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accountability
/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
[/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/]
answerability for actions
Advancednoun
Definition
The obligation to take responsibility for one's actions and to explain them.
Example
Clear accountability meant everyone knew exactly who owned each part of the project.
Clear accountability meant everyone knew exactly who owned each part of the project.
Etymology
From 'accountable', based on Latin 'computare' (to count).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in management, governance, and ethics.