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accountable

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
  2. Obliged to keep accurate records (of property or funds).
  3. Liable to be called on to render an account.
  4. Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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