Account — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

a relating of events usually in the order in which they happened

"newspaper reporters must strive to provide an accurate account of what happened"

a presentation of an artistic work (as a piece of music) from a particular point of view

"the pianist gave an account of the sonata that revealed a very mature understanding of the work"

a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due

"please add this meal to my restaurant account"

a sum of money set aside for a particular purpose

"after paying the tuition, there was still money left for books in her special account for college expenses"

the capacity for being useful for some purpose

"all the planning came to no account when the event was abruptly cancelled"

the relative usefulness or importance of something as judged by specific qualities

"the position of publicity agent for a star is of considerable account in Hollywood"

a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something

"take into account the potential problems that come with keeping a horse"

a feeling of great approval and liking

"held her grandmother, a pioneer in aviation, in high account"

a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business

"the company sends out holiday cards to all its accounts"

a statement given to explain a belief or act

"he could offer no credible account for why he had been absent from work for two hours"

something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing

"for that account alone you should agree that the system needs overhauling"

the quality or state of being important

"where we go for dinner is of no account to me"

to think of in a particular way

"account themselves lucky to be alive"