accountable
pronunciation
How to pronounce accountable in British English:
UK [əˈkaʊntəbl]
How to pronounce accountable in American English:
US [əˈkaʊntəbl]
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- Adjective:
- liable to account for one's actions
Word Origin
- accountable (adj.)
- "answerable," literally "liable to be called to account," c. 1400 (mid-14c. in Anglo-French); see account (v.) + -able. Related: Accountably.
Example
- 1. Both of you will hold each other accountable to your goals and plans .
- 2. The more government has influence over economic and social policy , the more democratic , open , accountable and respectful of our liberties it needs to be .
- 3. Although many individuals contribute to company success , the ceo sets the strategic vision , direction and pace , and is accountable for overall performance .
- 4. Mr assange enjoys the protection of several liberal democracies , but is not really accountable to any of them .
- 5. Friday 's joint statement said there must be more supervision and regulation of all " financial actors " and that they need to be kept accountable .