accounting Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
- he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions
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noun a system that provides quantitative information about finances
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noun the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
accountancy.
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noun a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts
accounting system; method of accounting.
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noun a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
account; account statement.
- they send me an accounting every month
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verb be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
account.
- Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam
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verb keep an account of
account; calculate.
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verb to give an account or representation of in words
report; account; describe.
- Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
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verb furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
account; answer for.
- I can't account for the missing money