took account of

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Definition of took account ofnext
past tense of take account of
as in considered
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) She decided to offer her services on a sliding scale, taking account of local income disparities.

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“Took account of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/took%20account%20of. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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