accountability
noun/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #4,692 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being responsible for your actions and decisions.
Example sentence
The team leader emphasized the importance of accountability for all their actions.
Synonyms & related words
- responsibility
- answerability
- liability
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