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noun ac·count·ing \ə-ˈkau̇n-tiŋ\

: the skill, system, or job of keeping the financial records of a business or person

Full Definition of ACCOUNTING

1

:  the system of recording and summarizing business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results; also :  the principles and procedures of accounting

2

a :  work done in accounting or by accountants

b :  an instance of applied accounting or of the settling or presenting of accounts

3

:  account 3

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Examples of ACCOUNTING

1. <what accounting can you give for your bizarre actions on the night in question?>

First Known Use of ACCOUNTING

1713

Related to ACCOUNTING

Synonyms

account, reason, argument, case, explanation, rationale

Related Words

alibi, apologia, apology, defense, excuse, justification, vindication; appeal, plea; guise, pretense (or pretence), pretext, rationalization

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with ACCOUNTING

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