account in English
- account⇄account, noun, verb.
- account⇄expr. account for,
a. to tell what has been done with; answer for.
Ex. The treasurer of the club had to account for the money paid to him and spent by him.
b. to give a satisfactory reason for; explain.
Ex. Late frosts accounted - account⇄expr. bring to account, to make (someone) answer for his conduct.
Ex. After breaking the law repeatedly, the hoodlum was finally caught and brought to account. - account⇄expr. call to account,
a. to demand an explanation of.
Ex. The treasurer was called to account for the shortage of funds.
b. to scold; rebuke; reprimand.
Ex. The principal called the boys to account for their bad behavior in cla - account⇄expr. for account of, on behalf of.
Ex. A very considerable portion are shipped for account of the manufacturers (Thomas Tooke). - account⇄expr. give a good (or bad) account of oneself, to conduct oneself well (or badly); do something in a way that reflects much (or little) credit on oneself.
Ex. He is their most reliable ballplayer--he always gives a good account of himself. - account⇄expr. gone to one's account, died.
Ex. He has gone to his account. God forgive him! (Frederick Marryat). - account⇄expr. on account of,
a. because of.
Ex. The game was put off on account of rain.
b. for the sake of.
Ex. [Bacon] valued geometry chiefly, if not solely, on account of those uses, which to Plato appeared so base (Macaulay). - account⇄expr. on account, as part payment.
Ex. I bought my new camera by paying a dollar a week on account. - account⇄expr. on any account, for any reason; under any conditions.
Ex. He was brought up not to lie on any account. - account⇄expr. on no account, for no reason; under no conditions; certainly not.
Ex. On no account should you lie. He recommends the king on no account to remove Granvelle from the administration (William H. Prescott). - account⇄expr. on one's account, for one's sake.
Ex. Don't wait on my account. - account⇄expr. on one's own account, for one's own purpose and at one's own risk.
Ex. The repairman left his regular job and has gone into business on his own account. - account⇄expr. take account of,
a. to make allowance for; consider.
Ex. Before making your summer plans you should take account of the wishes of your family.
b. to make a note of; notice.
Ex. The auctioneer tried to take account of all t - account⇄expr. take into account, to make allowance for; reckon with; consider.
Ex. You must take into account the wishes of all the class in planning a picnic. Let us, then, before we go behind ""Das Kapital,"" take into account the tremendous effect which - account⇄expr. turn to account, to get advantage or profit from.
Ex. The new pitcher turned the coach's advice to good account in the next inning. - account⇄noun 1. a statement telling in detail about an event or thing; report; description.
Ex. The boy gave his father an account of the ball game. Please give me an account of everything as it happened.
(SYN) story, narrative.
2. a statemen - account⇄v.i. 1. to give a statement of money received or spent.
Ex. You will have to account to the auditor next week.
2. to pay the penalty (for). - account⇄v.t. 1. to hold to be; consider.
Ex. Solomon was accounted wise. A trout is accounted delicious eating. In law, an accused person is accounted innocent until he is proved guilty.
2. to assign; impute.
account in Kashmiri कॉशुर
account in Tamil தமிழ்
account in Telugu తెలుగు
Account
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/əˈkaʊnt/
Definitions
- Noun: A record or statement of financial transactions, or a record of information or actions. Example: "She opened a new bank account."
- Noun: A report or description of events or circumstances. Example: "He gave an account of the incident."
- Verb: To consider or regard something in a particular way. Example: "He accounted for the expenses in his report."
- Verb: To give a detailed explanation or justification. Example: "The manager will account for the missing items."
Usage Examples
- "I opened a savings account at the bank."
- "She provided an account of her travels across Europe."
- "They accounted for every penny spent during the project."
- "He had to account for his actions during the meeting."
Etymology
From Old French "acont," from Latin "computare" meaning "to count," derived from "com-" (together) and "putare" (to reckon). The word evolved to mean "to count or to list" in various forms, eventually becoming synonymous with "financial record" and "explanation of events."
Synonyms
- Record
- Ledger
- Statement
- Report
- Explanation
- Balance
Antonyms
- Neglect
- Omission
- Ignorance
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Cuenta |
| French | Compte |
| German | Konto |
| Italian | Conto |
| Portuguese | Conta |
| Russian | Счёт (Schyot) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 账户 (Zhànghù) |
| Japanese | 口座 (Kōza) |
| Arabic | حساب (Hisab) |
| Hindi | खाता (Khata) |
| Bengali | অ্যাকাউন্ট (Ākā'uṇṭ) |
| Punjabi | ਖਾਤਾ (Khata) |
| Marathi | खाते (Khate) |
| Telugu | ఖాతా (Khātā) |
| Tamil | கணக்கு (Kaṇakku) |
| Gujarati | ખાતું (Khaatu) |
| Malayalam | അക്കൗണ്ട് (Akkauṇṭ) |
| Kannada | ಖಾತೆ (Khāte) |
| Odia | ଖାତା (Khātā) |
| Assamese | খাতা (Khāta) |
| Tagalog | Account |
| Swahili | Akaunti |
| Polish | Rachunek |
| Ukrainian | Рахунок (Rakhunok) |
| Korean | 계좌 (Gyejwa) |
| Turkish | Hesap |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English, "account" is often pronounced with a slight stress on the second syllable, /əˈkaʊnt/.
- In British English, the pronunciation may emphasize the "a" slightly more, /ˈakɑʊnt/.
Historical Usage
The term "account" has been in use since the early 14th century, primarily in reference to financial ledgers. It originally denoted an explanation or reckoning of actions or events, often in the context of commerce or business. Over time, the word expanded to include records of any kind, including personal and narrative accounts, thus broadening its meaning significantly.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, the concept of "account" can also relate to social or personal responsibility. In Western societies, the "account" often implies financial transparency and accountability, particularly in legal or corporate contexts. In other cultures, it may be used in a broader, more communal sense, referring to one's duty to provide an explanation or justification within the community or family.
More Information
The word "account" is not only limited to financial transactions but extends to a wide array of contexts, from narrative descriptions to moral or social justifications. Historically, it was essential in the context of trade and finance, where meticulous records were kept. Today, "account" is used in both professional and casual settings, emphasizing transparency, responsibility, and a thorough recording of events.