accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
especially
: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
public officials lacking accountability
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Organizations also need to ensure accountability and transparency between employees and management to facilitate smooth operations.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
For Tomlinson, her daughter has become an accountability partner.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 11 May 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
For Tomlinson, her daughter has become an accountability partner.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for accountability
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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