a
ccount
Plural
accounts
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an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to
- Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.
- John transferred money from his checking account to his investment account to buy stocks.
- The company's accountant meticulously balanced the accounts to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Tom received an email notification confirming that his account had been credited with the refund amount.
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a record or statement of financial transactions, typically detailing debits, credits, and balances
- The company's account showed a significant increase in revenue for the quarter.
- The auditor examined the company's account to verify compliance with financial regulations.
- The nonprofit organization's account showed a decrease in donations compared to the previous year.
- The financial analyst monitored the profit and loss account to identify areas for cost reduction and revenue optimization.
- The bank reconciled the customer's account to ensure it matched their records.
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an arrangement based on which a user is given a private and personalized access to an online platform, application, or computer
An account is a personal or organizational profile created on a platform, website, or service to access its features and content. It typically includes information such as the user's name, email, and preferences. Accounts are used to track activities, make purchases, interact with content, or access personalized services. For example, a social media account allows a person to post updates, follow others, and engage with content, while an email account enables sending and receiving messages. Accounts help identify and manage users on digital platforms.
- Setting up an account on the website allowed me to customize my preferences and access exclusive content.
- You need to create an account to access the full range of features available on the app.
- Her account was compromised, so she had to reset her password and update her security settings.
- Logging into your email account enables you to send and receive messages securely.
- With your account, you can track your orders, manage your subscriptions, and update your profile information.
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a detailed record or narrative description of events that have occurred
- The book provides an account of the events leading to the revolution.
- She gave a vivid account of her travels across Europe.
- The witness’s account of the incident helped the investigation.
- His account of the battle differed from the official report.
- The historian’s account is based on primary source documents.
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a brief report of news or current events
- The newspaper printed an account of the mayor's speech.
- We watched a television account of the election results.
- The bulletin provided a short account of the storm.
- Radio news offered an account of the traffic accident.
- An account of the championship game was broadcast live.
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the level of importance or value attributed to something
- His opinion is of great account in the company.
- The matter is of little account to the committee.
- The policy was treated as a matter of account.
- Experience is of considerable account in this field.
- The evidence is of no account to the jury.
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the reasons, explanation, or basis for something
- The delay occurred on account of heavy traffic.
- Her illness is on account of fatigue.
- They canceled the meeting on account of the storm.
- On account of the errors, the project was postponed.
- She left early on account of a family emergency.
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a characteristic of taking advantage or exploiting opportunities
- She acted with account to maximize her gain.
- The strategy relied on account of weaknesses in the system.
- He used every account available to succeed.
- The player's skill gave him account over the opponent.
- They capitalized on account to secure the deal.
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a general description of an idea, a theory, or an event
- Her account of the historical event provided a new perspective on the cause of the conflict.
- The newspaper published an account of the witness's experiences during the accident.
- His account of the scientific theory was both detailed and accessible to a general audience.
- The professor asked the students to write an account of their research findings.
- The account given by the survivor highlighted the challenges faced during the disaster.