account

(noun) a record or narrative description of past events. Synonyms: history, chronicle, story. Examples: "A history of france." "He gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president." "The story of exposure to lead."

(noun) a short account of the news. Synonyms: report, news report, story, write up. Examples: "The report of his speech." "The story was on the 11 o'clock news." "The account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious."

(noun) a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services. Synonyms: business relationship. Example: "He asked to see the executive who handled his account."

(noun) a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.. Synonyms: explanation. Examples: "The explanation was very simple." "I expected a brief account."

(noun) grounds. Synonyms: score. Examples: "Don't do it on my account." "The paper was rejected on account of its length." "He tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful."

(noun) importance or value. Examples: "A person of considerable account." "He predicted that although it is of small account now it will rapidly increase in importance."

(noun) a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance. Synonyms: accounting, account statement. Example: "They send me an accounting every month."

(noun) the act of informing by verbal report. Synonyms: report. Examples: "He heard reports that they were causing trouble." "By all accounts they were a happy couple."

(noun) an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered. Synonyms: bill, invoice. Examples: "He paid his bill and left." "Send me an account of what i owe."

(noun) the quality of taking advantage. Example: "She turned her writing skills to good account."

(verb) be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something. Example: "Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam."

(verb) keep an account of. Synonyms: calculate.

(verb) to give an account or representation of in words. Synonyms: report, describe. Example: "Discreet italian police described it in a manner typically continental."

(verb) furnish a justifying analysis or explanation. Synonyms: answer for. Example: "I can't account for the missing money."