noun
accountability
uh-kown-tuh-BIHL-uh-tee
noun
1
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."
"Good managers build a culture of accountability in their teams."
How to Use Accountability
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing answerable for what you do, and accepting the consequences of it.
Common pairings
hold someone accountable
lack of accountability
public accountability
Word Forms
accountabilities plural
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The scandal led to calls for greater _____ among senior officials.