Meaning
To account for something means to explain or justify it, often in relation to a particular situation or context.
💡 A common mistake is using "account for" when referring to someone being responsible for something; it should be used to indicate explanation rather than responsibility.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Monday
morning
the
team
leader
asked
Maria
to
explain
why
the
report
was
late
.
She
had
to
account
for
the
delay
and
described
how
a
computer
error
and
a
family
emergency
slowed
her
work
.
Her
explanation
was
calm
and
detailed
,
and
the
leader
accepted
it
but
asked
for
a
plan
to
avoid
future
problems
.
They
agreed
to
set
weekly
check
-
ins
so
everyone
could
track
progress
more
easily
.
Common Phrases
account for
account to
account of
Synonyms
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