Pronunciation: /əˈkaʊntɪd fɔr/
verb to provide an explanation or justification for something
A1 She accounted for all the missing pencils.
A2 The teacher asked the students to account for their absences.
B1 The company's financial report accounted for all expenses incurred during the quarter.
B2 The investigator was able to account for the suspect's whereabouts at the time of the crime.
C1 The researcher meticulously accounted for every variable in the experiment to ensure accurate results.
C2 The historian's comprehensive analysis accounted for the complex factors that led to the fall of the empire.
preposition used to indicate that something has been taken into consideration or included in a calculation
A1 The teacher accounted for all the students before leaving the classroom.
A2 The missing items were accounted for in the inventory audit.
B1 The company's profits were accounted for in the annual financial report.
B2 All expenses must be properly accounted for in order to balance the budget.
C1 The accountant meticulously accounted for every transaction to ensure accurate financial records.
C2 The forensic investigator accounted for every piece of evidence in the case file.
formal The accountant ensured that every expense was properly accounted for in the financial statements.
informal I made sure to account for all the money I spent on my trip.
slang I totally forgot to account for the drinks we bought last night.
figurative Her dedication to her work accounted for her success in the company.
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