accountability
Say it: uh-kown-tuh-BIL-ih-tee /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/ · noun
What “accountability” means
Taking responsibility for what you do and explaining your decisions.
More precisely: Being responsible for your actions and decisions and willing to explain them.
Example: “Clear owners for each task create real accountability.”
When to use it
At work or in public life, when people must answer for their choices and results. It sounds serious and fairly formal.
Similar words
responsibility, answerability, liability
Quick check
A manager admits their decision caused a delay, explains why and takes responsibility for fixing it. They are showing…
accountability or authority?
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