a record or narrative description of past events; a history of France; he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president; the story of exposure to lead
the quality of taking advantage; she turned her writing skills to good account'
a short account of the news; the report of his speech; the story was on the 11 oclock news; the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious
[ Syn: report , news report , story , write up ]
a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; he asked to see the executive who handled his account
[ Syn: business relationship ]
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; the explanation was very simple; I expected a brief account
[ Syn: explanation ]
grounds; dont do it on my account; the paper was rejected on account of its length; he tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful
[ Syn: score ]
importance or value; a person of considerable account; he predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance'
a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; they send me an accounting every month
[ Syn: accounting , account statement ]
the act of informing by verbal report; he heard reports that they were causing trouble; by all accounts they were a happy couple
[ Syn: report ]
an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; he paid his bill and left; send me an account of what I owe
account (n.)
be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something; Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam'
keep an account of
[ Syn: calculate ]
to give an account or representation of in words; Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
furnish a justifying analysis or explanation; I cant account for the missing money
[ Syn: answer for ]