accountability
noun
the state of being accountable, liable, or answerable.
accountabilities
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pluralof accountability.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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BP said the restructure will clarify accountabilities and enable faster decision-making.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
“They’re not operating as individuals; everything is a collective approach, and there are clear accountabilities and responsibilities to the community.”
From Scientific American ● Jun. 7, 2023
“Yes, it’s a midyear election. But more importantly than that, we need accountabilities and we need to do this to keep our communities safer,” Beatty said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2022
We have opportunities to reset expectations, build in new accountabilities and innovate beyond imagination.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
We have found that both ministers and senior civil servants are still somewhat in denial about their respective accountabilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2013
