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accountability

подотчетность

Meaning of accountability

responsibility for results

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EN-UK/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/
EN-US/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪlɪti/
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accountability with Russian translation

accountability usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Команда согласовала чёткую подотчетность для каждого этапа проекта.

The team agreed on clear accountability for each project phase.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Подотчетность означает принятие ответственности за свои задачи.

Accountability means taking responsibility for your tasks.

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accountability belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

accountabilityподотчетность
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

accountability synonyms

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responsibility
Broader than accountability: denotes a duty or obligation to act or to bear consequences; may not imply formal reporting to others.
answerability
Very close to accountability: emphasises the duty to explain or justify actions to others and accept consequences.
reporting
Narrower: the act or process of preparing and presenting reports; part of accountability but does not encompass responsibility or sanctions.
oversight
Emphasises supervision and monitoring by an external or higher authority; related to accountability but focuses on control rather than the duty to report.
transparency
Openness and availability of information; supports accountability but is not identical — transparency makes it easier to hold actors accountable.
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Broader than accountability: denotes a duty or obligation to act or to bear consequences; may not imply formal reporting to others.

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It is your responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use.

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answerability

Very close to accountability: emphasises the duty to explain or justify actions to others and accept consequences.

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Public answerability requires officials to justify their decisions to citizens.

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Narrower: the act or process of preparing and presenting reports; part of accountability but does not encompass responsibility or sanctions.

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Monthly reporting must include budget variances and risk issues.

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oversight

Emphasises supervision and monitoring by an external or higher authority; related to accountability but focuses on control rather than the duty to report.

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The regulator provides oversight of safety standards across the industry.

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transparency

Openness and availability of information; supports accountability but is not identical — transparency makes it easier to hold actors accountable.

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Transparency in procurement helps prevent corruption and strengthens accountability.

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liability

Typically a legal or financial obligation to compensate or be held legally responsible; differs from accountability, which is broader and includes reporting and answerability.

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The company faces liability if it breaches safety regulations.

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governance

Broader concept covering structures, rules and processes by which an organisation is directed and controlled; accountability is one key element of governance.

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Good governance requires clear roles, oversight and accountability mechanisms.

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stewardship

Emphasises careful, responsible management or caretaking of resources; related to accountability ethically, but stresses stewardship and long-term care rather than formal reporting lines.

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Stewardship of public funds demands both ethical care and transparent reporting.

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accountability meaning: what does it mean?

responsibility for results

accountability pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

accountability is pronounced as /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

accountability definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The team agreed on clear accountability for each project phase. Translation: Команда согласовала чёткую подотчетность для каждого этапа проекта.

Is accountability part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

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Is accountability part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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