accounted

word · lemma: account

/əˈkaʊnəd/
uh-KOWN-did
/ɐkˈaʊntɪd/
uh-KOWN-tid

Definition

'Accounted' means included in a total, recorded officially, or explained as a reason for something.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in passive voice: 'was accounted for.' Common in business ('expense accounted'), statistics, and safety reports. 'Accounted for' can also mean 'found' or 'explained.' Don't confuse with 'account' (the noun for bank or story).

Example Sentences

All the students have been accounted for after the fire drill.

basic

A few people still haven't been accounted for after the accident.

natural

She accounted for every minute of her day in her diary.

natural

The missing documents were finally accounted for by the end of the week.

natural

No money was accounted for in the cash box.

basic

His expenses were carefully accounted in the report.

basic