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ac·count·a·bil·i·ty

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee]
noun
1.
the state of being accountable, liable, or answerable.
2.
Education. a policy of holding schools and teachers accountable for students' academic progress by linking such progress with funding for salaries, maintenance, etc.

Origin:
1785–95; account(able) + -ability

non·ac·count·a·bil·i·ty, noun
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the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
Example Sentences
  • Most likely that will mean greater accountability — perhaps audits, specific standards, tests — you name it.
  • Then the law changed, effectively creating a federal accountability system for student-loan default rates.
  • The percentage time spent on each of these major areas of accountability may vary over time, and as business needs require.
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accountable (əˈkaʊntəbəl)
 
adj
1.  responsible to someone or for some action; answerable
2.  able to be explained
 
accounta'bility
 
n
 
ac'countably
 
adv

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