Technology / B1

uh-KOWNT/əˈkaʊnt/

Account has two exam lives. A bank account is a money record; open / close / check an account. Take something into account means consider it. On the other hand, give an account of an event is tell your version — close to a report, not a story. Account for can mean explain a fact or make up a share of a total. Accountant is the job; accountancy is the field.

Meaning

A record of money, or a report of an event.

Examples

• “She opened a bank account.”
• “Please take travel costs into account.”
• “She gave a clear account of what happened.”

Good to know

a bank account. take into account. give an account of. account for = explain / make up.

Near in meaning

report

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