Definitions

1. noun

A detailed or formal report of something (such as a business or financial transaction); A person or thing that is responsible for something; A record or description of something

“The accountant reviewed the company’s account to identify any discrepancies.”

2. verb

To take or record a formal notice of something (such as a debt); To be responsible for something; To be answerable to someone

“She had to account for the missing funds in the budget.”

3. verb

To provide a detailed explanation or justification for something

“He was asked to account for his actions during the incident.”

4. noun

A user name and password used to access a computer system or online service

“You need to create an account to access the online platform.”

5. verb

To have a particular amount or quantity of something

“The company will account for 20% of the market share by the end of the year.”