noun
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
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- he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions
noun
a system that provides quantitative information about finances
noun
the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
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noun
a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business
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accounting system
method of accounting
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- forms part of a ledger of accounts
noun
a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
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- they send me an accounting every month
verb
be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
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- Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam
verb
keep an account of
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verb
to give an account or representation of in words
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- Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
verb
furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
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- I can't account for the missing money