Meaning of the word account in English

What does account mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

account

US /əˈkaʊnt/

UK /əˈkaʊnt/

a report or description of an event or experience

Example:

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She gave a detailed account of her travels.

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The witness's account of the accident was crucial.

Synonym:

report story narrative description record

a record or statement of financial expenditure or receipts relating to a particular period or purpose

Example:

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I need to check my bank account.

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The company's financial accounts showed a profit.

Synonym:

fund ledger statement record

an arrangement with a bank or other financial institution to keep money there and to allow the customer to take money out, etc.

Example:

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I opened a new savings account.

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You can access your account online.

Synonym:

a customer of a business, especially one with a credit arrangement

Example:

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We have many large corporate accounts.

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The sales team is responsible for managing key accounts.

Synonym:

client customer patron

to consider or regard in a specified way

Example:

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He was accounted a hero for his bravery.

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The incident was accounted for in the report.

Synonym:

consider regard deem explain clarify

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