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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This movie retells my story of finding strength and fighting for accountability after the tragic loss of my husband-to-be and the father of my children.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
But critics, including Giuffre’s brother, say there needs to be greater accountability.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Mollick echoed those concerns and stressed the importance of keeping humans in the loop, particularly in healthcare and finance, where accountability still matters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That transparency ensures accountability for all AI bets.
—John Kell, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
But critics, including Giuffre’s brother, say there needs to be greater accountability.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Mollick echoed those concerns and stressed the importance of keeping humans in the loop, particularly in healthcare and finance, where accountability still matters.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That transparency ensures accountability for all AI bets.
—John Kell, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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 25 Oct. 2025.
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