Accounting

verb

/ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 19.2

Definitions

1.verbTo provide explanation.

2.verbTo count.

3.nounThe development and use of a system for recording and analyzing the financial transactions and financial status of an individual or a business.

4.nounA relaying of events; justification of actions.

"He was required to give a thorough accounting of his time."

5.nounAn equitable remedy requiring wrongfully obtained profits to be distributed to those who deserve them.

6.adjectiveOf or relating to accounting.

"General accepted accounting principles"

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