Account (Noun)
Meaning 1
A record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor asked the students to write a detailed account of the American Civil War.
- She gave a vivid account of her trip to the mountains, including the stunning scenery and treacherous roads.
- The newspaper published a first-hand account of the hurricane's destruction from a survivor.
- He gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president, which was later disputed by the authorities.
- The documentary provided a thorough account of the Apollo 11 mission, featuring interviews with the astronauts themselves.
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Meaning 2
Grounds; "don't do it on my account"; "the paper was rejected on account of its length"; "he tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful".
Classification
Nouns denoting goals.
Examples
- Don't leave your dirty laundry on the grounds for me, it's your responsibility not mine.
- He cut the corner on my account to shorten his own walking route but then promptly apologized for trespassing on my garden.
- Don't hesitate to travel with them if you need the companionship; you certainly aren't accountable on my account if something goes awry.
- Her journal submission was rejected on account of length - one-third longer than journal format restrictions permit - much to the frustration of both writer and research associate.
- Those city officers deliberately disobeyed parking signage posted at town buildings' frontage but dismissed his comments for several flimsy grounds about prioritization for policing alone as responsible just.
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Meaning 3
A statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; "they send me an accounting every month".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The bank statement is an account of all my transactions for the past month.
- I receive a monthly account from my credit card company showing my charges and payments.
- The accountant will prepare an account of the company's financial activities for the past quarter.
- She checked her account to see if the deposit had been made.
- The accountant reviewed the account to ensure all transactions were accurate and up to date.
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Meaning 4
The quality of taking advantage; "she turned her writing skills to good account".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She turned her writing skills to good account by publishing several bestselling novels.
- The company put its resources to good account by investing in sustainable energy solutions.
- He turned his experience as a chef to good account by opening his own restaurant.
- The team put their skills to good account by winning the championship title.
- She put her knowledge of the market to good account by making a series of savvy investments.
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Meaning 5
A short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The account of the earthquake's destruction was heartbreaking to watch on the news.
- The journalist's account of the war was widely praised for its vivid detail.
- The news channel gave a detailed account of the scandal that had been brewing for weeks.
- The politician's team was furious about the inaccurate account of his speech that aired on the evening news.
- The documentary provided a thorough account of the events leading up to the historic trial.
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Meaning 6
A formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The bank manager asked to see the executive who handled his account to discuss the recent transactions.
- She had to call the customer service number to activate her new account.
- The company assigned a dedicated account manager to handle the new client's needs.
- He was required to provide identification to open a new account at the brokerage firm.
- The accountant reviewed the company's account to ensure everything was in order before the audit.
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Meaning 7
Importance or value; "a person of considerable account"; "he predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She was a person of great account in the community, known for her philanthropic efforts.
- The new employee was of little account in the company, but he was eager to prove himself.
- The ancient artifact was of great account to historians, providing valuable insights into the past.
- The company's financial struggles made it a matter of small account in the industry, but it was still a beloved brand.
- The artist's early work was of little account, but her later pieces are now highly prized by collectors.
Meaning 8
An itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; "he paid his bill and left"; "send me an account of what I owe".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company sent me an account for the work they did on my car, detailing every repair and the cost.
- She asked the store to send her an account of her purchases so she could keep track of her expenses.
- The restaurant presented us with an account for our meal, including the cost of drinks and dessert.
- The lawyer's account for her services was higher than I expected, but I knew I had to pay it.
- The bank sent me an account statement showing all my transactions for the month, including deposits and withdrawals.
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Meaning 9
The act of informing by verbal report; "he heard reports that they were causing trouble"; "by all accounts they were a happy couple".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- By all accounts, the new restaurant is a huge success.
- The eyewitness gave a detailed account of the accident to the police.
- According to the manager's account, the project is on schedule.
- She heard accounts of the hotel's excellent service from friends who had stayed there.
- His account of the event differed significantly from the official report.
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Meaning 10
A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She was expected to provide a full account of the incident during the interview.
- His brief account of the company's history was enlightening for new employees.
- A thorough account of the natural world can be found in many educational documentaries.
- A vivid account of her childhood is contained within her first memoir.
- Can you provide a concise account of your recent travels during our weekly team meeting?
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- Accounting
- Explication
- Etymologizing
- Simplification
- Reason
- Deriving
- Interpretation
- Walk-through
- Justification
- Definition
- Exposition
- Gloss