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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

accountability

/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does accountability mean?

noun

The state of being accountable; the obligation to explain and justify one's actions, decisions, and performance.

Example

"The company's board of directors emphasized the importance of accountability in their annual report."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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