A report or description of an event or experience. noun
She gave a detailed account of her trip to Europe.
The witness provided an account of what happened during the robbery.
A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose. noun
He checked his bank account online to see if his paycheck had been deposited.
The company released its annual financial accounts to the public.
An arrangement by which a body holds funds on behalf of a client or supplies goods or services to the client on credit. noun
She opened a new savings account at the local bank.
The store set up an account for the customer to make monthly payments.
A consideration or regard. noun
On no account should you reveal the secret.
He was held in high account by his peers.
To consider or regard in a specified way. verb
She was accounted a genius by her colleagues.
He accounted the project a success.
To give a satisfactory record of something, typically money or goods. verb
The manager must account for all the funds spent during the project.
He could not account for the missing inventory.