account
/əˈkaʊnt/A record or statement of financial transactions, typically relating to money received and paid out.
She checked her bank account to verify the transaction.
She reviewed her account to confirm the payment.
In finance, an account is a detailed record of financial transactions.
A user's personal space on a website or application, often requiring login credentials.
He created a new account on the social media platform.
He set up an account on the social network.
In technology, an account is a digital profile used to access services.
A formal explanation or justification for an action or event.
The CEO gave an account of the company's financial performance.
The CEO provided an account of the company's financial results.
In law, an account can refer to a detailed explanation or report.
A person or entity for whom something is done or considered.
The account of the incident was given by an eyewitness.
The account of the event was provided by a witness.
In general usage, an account can refer to a narrative or description.
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💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'account' varies significantly by context. In finance, it refers to financial records; in technology, it refers to a user profile.
⚡Gold Rule
Financial vs. Digital
In finance, an account is a record of transactions; in technology, it is a user profile.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'acounten' (to count, reckon), from Old French 'acunter', from Latin 'computare' (to count).
📝Usage Notes
The word 'account' can refer to financial records, digital profiles, or detailed explanations, depending on the context.