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account

Pronunciation: [/əˈkaʊnt/]

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account: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use account in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) a record or statement of financial transactions. It shows how much money you have in the bank or how much you owe.

Example

I need to check my bank account to see if my paycheck was deposited.

Example

Her account was overdrawn because she spent more money than she had.

Example

Did you remember to reconcile your account this month?

Context: “explain”

(verb) to explain or justify. When you tell someone about something that happened or give a reason for your actions.

Example

He tried to account for his mistake by apologizing.

Example

She failed to account for her absence during the meeting.

Example

Can you account for where you were last night?

How to pronounce account

Pronunciation: [/əˈkaʊnt/]

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