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ACCOUNT

(noun, verb)
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There are 14 meanings of the word Account.

How to pronounce account:

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Account - as a noun

A record or narrative description of past events

Example: "A history of france"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chroniclehistorystory
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
record
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A short account of the news

Example: "The report of his speech"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
news reportreportstorywrite up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
news
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services

Example: "He asked to see the executive who handled his account"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
business relationship
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relationship
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

Example: "The explanation was very simple"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explanation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
statement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grounds

Example: "Don't do it on my account"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
score

Importance or value

Example: "A person of considerable account"

A statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

Example: "They send me an accounting every month"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
account statementaccounting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financial statementstatement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of informing by verbal report

Example: "He heard reports that they were causing trouble"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
report
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
informingmaking known
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

Example: "He paid his bill and left"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
billinvoice
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
financial statementstatement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of taking advantage

Example: "She turned her writing skills to good account"

Account - as a verb

Be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

Example: "Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam"

Keep an account of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calculate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To give an account or representation of in words

Example: "Discreet italian police described it in a manner typically continental"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describereport

Furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

Example: "I can't account for the missing money"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
answer for

Example Sentences

"I need to check my bank account balance."
"She created a social media account to connect with her friends."
"He opened a savings account for his future."
"My email account got hacked."
"They couldn't access their account due to a technical issue."
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Word Game Points

Is ACCOUNT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, account is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACCOUNT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ACCOUNT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, account is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCOUNT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ACCOUNT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, account is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCOUNT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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