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Meaning of 'accounting' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Accounting [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Account

Meaning of 'accounting' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . accounting [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
Example in sentence:
  • he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions
Meaning (2):
- a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
Example in sentence:
  • they send me an accounting every month

Nearby Words:

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