accountability
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.
예시
3 / 5Parents 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think 'Account-Ability': It is the 'ability' to give an 'account' (a story or explanation) of what you did and why.
빠른 퀴즈
The CEO emphasized that _____ is essential for a productive workplace culture.
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예시
Parents should model accountability for their children by admitting when they make mistakes.
everydayParents should show their kids how to take responsibility by admitting when they make mistakes.
The public demands greater accountability from the government regarding the use of tax dollars.
formalCitizens want the government to explain clearly how they are spending public money.
Having a workout partner provides the accountability I need to actually get to the gym.
informalHaving a gym buddy helps me stay committed to my exercise routine.
Academic integrity relies on the accountability of researchers to publish honest and accurate data.
academicScholarly honesty depends on researchers being responsible for the accuracy of their work.
Our new management system is designed to improve employee accountability and performance tracking.
businessThe new system helps make sure employees are responsible for their specific work results.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
Responsibility is the duty to act; accountability is the requirement to justify the outcome of that action.
Accounting refers to the technical process of financial record-keeping, not the concept of answerability.
사용 참고사항
Accountability is most frequently used in professional, legal, or political contexts to describe systems that ensure people are held responsible for their roles.
자주 하는 실수
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).
암기 팁
Think 'Account-Ability': It is the 'ability' to give an 'account' (a story or explanation) of what you did and why.
어원
Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'aconter' (to count or report), emphasizing the act of rendering a record of one's actions.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western corporate and political cultures, accountability is viewed as a cornerstone of democracy and ethical leadership.
빠른 퀴즈
The CEO emphasized that _____ is essential for a productive workplace culture.
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