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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Restoring trust means delivering results, not excuses, through mandatory ethics training for all city staff to ensure accountability.
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
As clients look for more agility, authenticity and accountability, Barbut said Rimaks is well-positioned to provide fast, flexible prototyping with low MOQs and short lead times.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
That figure, already the highest on record, is expected to be eclipsed in 2025 as the focus on CEO accountability intensifies, with 25 CEOs resigning year to date after coming under activist pressure, with 20% of the departures occurring at S&P 500 companies.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
To help, consider working with a coach, personal trainer, or accountability buddy in the gym.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
As clients look for more agility, authenticity and accountability, Barbut said Rimaks is well-positioned to provide fast, flexible prototyping with low MOQs and short lead times.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
That figure, already the highest on record, is expected to be eclipsed in 2025 as the focus on CEO accountability intensifies, with 25 CEOs resigning year to date after coming under activist pressure, with 20% of the departures occurring at S&P 500 companies.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
To help, consider working with a coach, personal trainer, or accountability buddy in the gym.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 8 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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