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accountability

Pronunciation: [əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti]

Word

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

Context: “responsibility”

(noun) being responsible for what you do or what happens because of your actions. When you are accountable, it means you have to admit to your choices and accept any consequences.

Example

The teacher praised Sarah for her accountability when she owned up to her mistake.

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He showed a lack of accountability by blaming others for his failures.

Example

What does accountability mean in your project group?

Context: “leadership”

(noun) the quality of being responsible to someone else for your actions. In a job, being accountable means that your boss can expect you to do your work and check on how you perform.

Example

The manager emphasized accountability in her team to ensure everyone met their targets.

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Without accountability, the team struggled to meet deadlines.

Example

How can we improve accountability in our organization?

How to pronounce accountability

Pronunciation: [əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti]

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