account

US /əˈkaʊnt/

UK /ə'kaʊnt/

A1TOEIC
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An advantage
It was to his good account that he worked so hard to pass the test
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Arrangement with a bank to keep your money for you
Jenny finally had her very own bank account when she became 20
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)An invoice for things bought
Please send the invoice for my account to my office address
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Arrangement whereby you can use online services
Fred's email account was filled with advertisements and spam
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A description, often written, of events; report
A detailed account of the lost kitten was offered
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A record of financial transactions.
I opened an account at the bank.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Importance or significance.
His opinion is of no account.
v.i.Intransitive VerbTo give a satisfactory explanation for something.
How do you account for the missing money?
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A reason or explanation for something.
He gave a plausible account of why he was late.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A customer having a business relationship with a firm.
She is a valued account for our company.
phr.PhraseBecause of.
The game was cancelled on account of the rain.

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