accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
especially
: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
public officials lacking accountability
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But with the emergence of digital media, today's cacophonous environment features billions of podcasts, blogs, streaming channels, and social media influencer accounts that each cater to micro-viewerships with zero editorial oversight or accountability.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
That same night, the Mavericks held a team meeting, of which accountability and effort were themes.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Saturn, on the other hand, brings the energy of discipline, structure and accountability to the mystical realm of Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Similarly, President Ronald Reagan’s 1981 address focused on personal accountability and limited government, underscoring the importance of clear values in leadership.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
That same night, the Mavericks held a team meeting, of which accountability and effort were themes.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Saturn, on the other hand, brings the energy of discipline, structure and accountability to the mystical realm of Pisces.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Similarly, President Ronald Reagan’s 1981 address focused on personal accountability and limited government, underscoring the importance of clear values in leadership.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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