Definition (noun) a record or narrative description of past events
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a history of France
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he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president
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the story of exposure to lead
Definition (noun) a short account of the news
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the report of his speech
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the story was on the 11 o'clock news
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the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
Definition (noun) a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services
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he asked to see the executive who handled his account
Definition (noun) a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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the explanation was very simple
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I expected a brief account
Definition (noun) grounds
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don't do it on my account
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the paper was rejected on account of its length
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he tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful
Definition (noun) importance or value
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a person of considerable account
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he predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance
Definition (noun) a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
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they send me an accounting every month
Definition (noun) the act of informing by verbal report
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he heard reports that they were causing trouble
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by all accounts they were a happy couple
Definition (noun) an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
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he paid his bill and left
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send me an account of what I owe
Definition (noun) the quality of taking advantage
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she turned her writing skills to good account
Definition (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
Definition (verb) keep an account of
Definition (verb) to give an account or representation of in words
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Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
Definition (verb) furnish a justifying analysis or explanation
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I can't account for the missing money