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
Examples of accountability in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to trying to hold lawmakers accountable for passing a state spending plan on time, Duggan outlined his plan to give school administrators a runway to improve student outcomes before firing them, which would give school districts some say in their accountability measures.
—
Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Instead, Newsom’s decision sends a troubling message about the state’s commitment to safety and accountability.
—Mohammed Jawad, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Mobility Board recommended reforms and improved policies on transparency and accountability, while the grand jury recommended the districts be taken over by neighborhood planning groups.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The mayor’s office announced the speech weeks after the release of 2025 MCAS and state accountability data for the district.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accountability
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Instead, Newsom’s decision sends a troubling message about the state’s commitment to safety and accountability.
—Mohammed Jawad, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Mobility Board recommended reforms and improved policies on transparency and accountability, while the grand jury recommended the districts be taken over by neighborhood planning groups.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
The mayor’s office announced the speech weeks after the release of 2025 MCAS and state accountability data for the district.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accountability
Cite this Entry
“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share