Accountability: meaning, definitions and examples
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accountability
[ əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti ]
in a professional setting
The obligation to accept responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their consequences.
Synonyms
answerability, liability, responsibility
Examples of usage
- Accountability is crucial in a team environment.
- Managers should promote a culture of accountability among employees.
- The lack of accountability can lead to inefficiency and distrust.
- She demonstrated her accountability by owning up to her mistake.
- The company's success was attributed to a strong sense of accountability.
in a political context
The willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions and decisions in the political sphere.
Synonyms
honesty, integrity, transparency
Examples of usage
- Politicians should be held to a high standard of accountability.
- Voters demand accountability from their elected officials.
- The lack of accountability in government can lead to corruption.
- Transparency is essential for accountability in public service.
- The scandal highlighted the need for greater accountability in politics.
Translations
Translations of the word "accountability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 responsabilidade
🇮🇳 उत्तरदायित्व
🇩🇪 Verantwortlichkeit
🇮🇩 akuntabilitas
🇺🇦 відповідальність
🇵🇱 odpowiedzialność
🇯🇵 説明責任 (せつめいせきにん)
🇫🇷 responsabilité
🇪🇸 responsabilidad
🇹🇷 sorumluluk
🇰🇷 책임 (chaegim)
🇸🇦 مسؤولية (mas'uliyya)
🇨🇿 odpovědnost
🇸🇰 zodpovednosť
🇨🇳 问责 (wènzé)
🇸🇮 odgovornost
🇮🇸 ábyrgð
🇰🇿 жауапкершілік
🇬🇪 პასუხისმგებლობა (pasukhismgebeloba)
🇦🇿 məsuliyyət
🇲🇽 responsabilidad
Etymology
The word 'accountability' originated from the word 'account' in the early 13th century, meaning 'a statement of conduct.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of being answerable for one's actions. The term gained prominence in the context of responsibility and transparency in the 20th century, especially in organizational management and political governance.
See also: account, accountabilities, accountable, accountably, accountant, accounting, accounts, unaccountable.