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accountability in German

accountability in German is Verantwortlichkeit, Rechenschaftspflicht — accountability means being responsible for one's actions and expected to explain or answer for them.

accountability in German

Verantwortlichkeit
noun
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
Rechenschaftspflicht
noun
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.

What does "accountability" mean?

  1. noun Being responsible for one's actions and expected to explain or answer for them.
    "The scandal led to calls for greater accountability among senior officials."
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accountability in a sentence

  • The scandal led to calls for greater accountability among senior officials.
  • Good managers build a culture of accountability in their teams.

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What is "accountability" in German?

"accountability" in German is Verantwortlichkeit, Rechenschaftspflicht. accountability means: Being responsible for one's actions and expected to explain or answer for them.

How do you use "accountability" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal led to calls for greater accountability among senior officials." In German, "accountability" is Verantwortlichkeit, Rechenschaftspflicht.

Are there other ways to say "accountability" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "accountability": Verantwortlichkeit, Rechenschaftspflicht.

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