B2 noun رسمی

accountability

/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

Accountability is the obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities and accept responsibility for them. It involves being answerable for the consequences of actions, decisions, and policies to a higher authority or the public.

مثال‌ها

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Parents should model accountability for their children by admitting when they make mistakes.

Parents should show their kids how to take responsibility by admitting when they make mistakes.

2

The public demands greater accountability from the government regarding the use of tax dollars.

Citizens want the government to explain clearly how they are spending public money.

3

Having a workout partner provides the accountability I need to actually get to the gym.

Having a gym buddy helps me stay committed to my exercise routine.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
accountability
Verb
account
قید
accountably
صفت
accountable
مرتبط
accountant
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راهنمای حفظ

Think 'Account-Ability': It is the 'ability' to give an 'account' (a story or explanation) of what you did and why.

آزمون سریع

The CEO emphasized that _____ is essential for a productive workplace culture.

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مثال‌ها

1

Parents should model accountability for their children by admitting when they make mistakes.

everyday

Parents should show their kids how to take responsibility by admitting when they make mistakes.

2

The public demands greater accountability from the government regarding the use of tax dollars.

formal

Citizens want the government to explain clearly how they are spending public money.

3

Having a workout partner provides the accountability I need to actually get to the gym.

informal

Having a gym buddy helps me stay committed to my exercise routine.

4

Academic integrity relies on the accountability of researchers to publish honest and accurate data.

academic

Scholarly honesty depends on researchers being responsible for the accuracy of their work.

5

Our new management system is designed to improve employee accountability and performance tracking.

business

The new system helps make sure employees are responsible for their specific work results.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
accountability
Verb
account
قید
accountably
صفت
accountable
مرتبط
accountant

ترکیب‌های رایج

hold someone accountable to make someone take responsibility for their actions
lack of accountability a situation where no one is held responsible
personal accountability the act of taking responsibility for one's own choices
demand accountability to insist that someone explains their decisions
corporate accountability a company's duty to be transparent to its stakeholders

عبارات رایج

hold their feet to the fire

to pressure someone to fulfill their obligations

the buck stops here

the final responsibility lies with a specific person

take ownership

to accept full responsibility for a task or error

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

accountability vs responsibility

Responsibility is the duty to act; accountability is the requirement to justify the outcome of that action.

accountability vs accounting

Accounting refers to the technical process of financial record-keeping, not the concept of answerability.

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نکات کاربردی

Accountability is most frequently used in professional, legal, or political contexts to describe systems that ensure people are held responsible for their roles.

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اشتباهات رایج

Learners often use the verb 'to account' when they mean 'to be accountable,' or use 'accountability to' when they should use 'accountability for' (and vice versa).

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راهنمای حفظ

Think 'Account-Ability': It is the 'ability' to give an 'account' (a story or explanation) of what you did and why.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'aconter' (to count or report), emphasizing the act of rendering a record of one's actions.

الگوهای دستوری

Uncountable noun; usually used in the singular. Collocates with prepositions 'to' (the person in charge) and 'for' (the specific action).
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بافت فرهنگی

In many Western corporate and political cultures, accountability is viewed as a cornerstone of democracy and ethical leadership.

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The CEO emphasized that _____ is essential for a productive workplace culture.

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قواعد مرتبط

لغات مرتبط

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

antibody

B2

A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. It identifies and neutralizes threats like bacteria, viruses, and toxins to prevent infection.

vaccine

B2

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

vaccination

B2

The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease. It refers to the physical act or the organized process of immunizing individuals or populations.

immunization

B2

The process by which an individual's immune system becomes protected against a specific disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to both the act of giving a vaccine and the resulting state of being immune to an infection.

injection

B2

An injection is the act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and a syringe. Metaphorically, it refers to the act of introducing something new, such as money or energy, into a system or organization to improve it.

medication

B2

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

prescription

B2

Relating to a medicine or treatment that can only be obtained through a written order from a qualified doctor. It describes items that are legally regulated and require professional authorization rather than being available for direct purchase.

antibiotic

B2

Relating to a substance that is capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria. It describes medications or properties used to treat infections caused by bacteria rather than viruses.

anesthetic

B2

A substance or drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation or consciousness. It is used in medical procedures to prevent a patient from feeling pain during surgery or other painful treatments.

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