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accountable

/əˈkaʊntəbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does accountable mean?

adjective

Being responsible for one's actions or decisions; answerable to others. Having a clear and accurate record of one's activities or transactions.

Example

"The company's CEO was accountable for the financial losses and took steps to rectify the situation."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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