Used in a Sentence

accounted

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for accounted.

Editorial note

Not accounted for is how many of those subscribers has, like me, opted for a cheaper plan (e.g.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

To provide explanation.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of accounted gathered in one view.

verb

To provide explanation.

verb

To count.

verb

Used in phrasal verbs: account for, account of, account to.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for accounted.

verb

To provide explanation.

verb

To count.

verb

Used in phrasal verbs: account for, account of, account to.

verb

(transitive) To estimate, consider (something to be as described).

Example sentences

1

Not accounted for is how many of those subscribers has, like me, opted for a cheaper plan (e.g.

2

The design is accounted for elsewhere in the calculations (that's actually a bit closer to the mark) and that includes many of the things you're talking about above.

3

Zynga did have some scammy offers but they only accounted for a minority of their revenue.

4

New possible information was accounted for in the price effectively immediately, in both directions without bias.

5

A simply comparison of the tech startup ecosystem alone shows there are huge differences that need to be evaluated and accounted for.

6

I'm always wondering if I did the math wrong or if there is a daylight savings I haven't accounted for.

7

Every 5 minutes of my day must be accounted for and logged.

8

You have not accounted for the difference between power and energy.

9

And you've not accounted for the inevitable yak shaves, scope creep items, etc, but you got the work for $30K less than you should/could have.

10

However, that's not the point I'm trying to make, since I believe that sweatshops have negative externatilities that I haven't accounted for.

11

It's a dynamic equilibrium that can be accounted for.

12

This is easily accounted for if one factors in the increase in elitist centralization of power and economic prowess that offsets the advances in productivity due to automation.

Quote examples

1

The SKA will be able to spot the equivalent of an airport radar system on one of those very, very distant planets." "visitors must be prepared for, scheduled in and accounted for when looking at the data this place produces.

2

> just like "holes" in P-type semiconductors can be measured to behave like quasi-positrons I'm sorry to ask because I should actually know this, isn't the remaining positive charge accounted to the protons in the core?

3

It seems your post should have read: "That figure understates the severity of the problem because some of the liabilities are promised by states and localities that are far more constrained in their ability to get out of paying." Also, if governments are serious about honoring pensions, they should be accounted for on par with their bonds.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use accounted in a sentence?

Not accounted for is how many of those subscribers has, like me, opted for a cheaper plan (e.g.

What does accounted mean?

To provide explanation.

What part of speech is accounted?

accounted is commonly used as verb.