accountability
Translation
accountability, responsibility
Examples
There is a need for greater accountability in government.
There is a need for greater accountability in government.
He took full accountability for the project's failure.
He took full accountability for the project's failure.
Grammar Patterns
accountability ((for sth.)) responsibility for something He took full accountability for the project's failure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: responsibility, liability
Etymology
From 'accountable' + '-ity', a suffix denoting a state or quality. It means the state of being liable to be called to account.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'ability' to give an 'account' for your actions. You must be able to explain what you did.