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Meaning of accountable

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

accountable

Pronunciation:/ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.

    Example: Every man is accountable to God for his conduct.

  2. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).

  3. Liable to be called on to render an account.

  4. Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.