Accountability

/əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

The manager emphasized the importance of accountability in her team.

An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions.

Citizens have a right to demand accountability from their government.

The state of being liable to give an account or explication; reportability.

In corporate governance, CEO accountability is crucial for maintaining investor trust.

From Middle English, combining 'account' (to account for) and '-ability' (denoting capability).

hold accountable

To ensure that someone is responsible for their actions.

accountability partner

A person who helps someone stay responsible for their goals.

responsibility

The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.

transparency

The quality of being transparent, often in governance or business contexts.

Own up

You need to own up to your mistakes.

Step up

It's time to step up and take accountability for your actions.