accountability (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The state of being responsible for decisions or actions and accepting the consequences.

Examples

• The company has a strict policy on employee accountability.

• We need to ensure greater accountability from our leaders.

• His lack of accountability for the project's failure was surprising.

How to Use accountability

accountability for (prepositional phrase)

Being responsible for something specific. — "She took accountability for the project's delays."

accountability to (prepositional phrase)

Being responsible to a person or group. — "The manager has accountability to the CEO."

Synonyms of accountability

Words with a similar meaning to accountability:

• responsibility
• answerability
• liability
• obligation
• stewardship

Antonyms of accountability

Words with the opposite meaning to accountability:

• irresponsibility
• unaccountability

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