English · Work & Business
accountable
/əˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/
[/əˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/]
responsible and answerable
Advancedadjective
Definition
Someone accountable is responsible for their actions and required to explain them. Speakers say good leaders hold themselves accountable.
Example
Leaders should be accountable for their decisions.
Leaders should be accountable for their decisions.
Etymology
From 'account' plus '-able', from Old French 'aconter'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on leadership, ethics, and governance.