accountability

noun
UK: /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
US: /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

  1. The state of being responsible for your actions and decisions.

    1. He takes accountability for his mistakes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company promotes accountability among its employees for better results. [ ] [ ]

  2. The obligation to report on or explain your actions or decisions.

    1. We demand accountability from our leaders. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regular audits ensure financial accountability within the organization. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

responsibility liability culpability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accountability" in English means: The state of being responsible for your actions and decisions., The obligation to report on or explain your actions or decisions..

The phonetic transcription of "accountability" is /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/ in British English and /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accountability": responsibility, liability, culpability.

Example usage of "accountability": "He takes accountability for his mistakes.". More examples on the page.