accountable

adjective
UK: /əˈkaʊntəbl/
US: /əˈkaʊntəbl/

  1. Required to explain actions or decisions to someone.

    1. The manager is accountable to the CEO for the team's performance. [ ] [ ]
    2. All employees are accountable for following the company's safety guidelines. [ ] [ ]

  2. Responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them.

    1. He is accountable for the mistake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government should be held accountable for its environmental policies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

responsible liable answerable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accountable" in English means: Required to explain actions or decisions to someone., Responsible for the effects of your actions and willing to explain or be criticized for them..

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

Synonyms for "accountable": responsible, liable, answerable.

Example usage of "accountable": "The manager is accountable to the CEO for the team's performance.". More examples on the page.