Accountability

//əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti//

Word Type

Noun

The word "accountability" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

accountabilibuddy accountability buddy accountability partner nonaccountability unaccountability

Derived From

ability accountable

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

responsibility responsibleness

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

hold to account responsibility

Related Terms

account accountable accountant accounting care custody documents funds law lawful order obligation possession property records regulation responsibility safekeeping

Synonym Network

accountableness

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