accountability

noun

ac·count·abil·i·ty ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Synonyms of accountability next

: 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 That's not journalism, and that's not an accountability. —

Leah Feiger, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024 These collaborative endeavors not only foster innovation but also promote transparency and accountability within the research community. —

Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 But the writing was on the wall about a year later when Narasimhan failed to take accountability for a terrible fiscal 2024 second quarter. —

Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024 DeBoer’s management of expectations and standards for accountability inside the locker room will be critical. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for accountability

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