Definition accountable in British English

accountable adjective

adjective

/əˈkaʊntəb(ə)l/

in a position where people have the right to criticize you or ask you why something happened

Example

As director, she knew she would be held accountable for any budget deficit.

Example

The council is accountable to the people who elected it.

Synonyms and related words

responsible answerable duty-bound

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