Added 9 October 2026
accounting
/əˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ noun
First recorded: late 14th century Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about accounting at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A convincing explanation that reveals basic causes.
he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions
- A system that provides quantitative information about finances.
- The occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business.
Origin
* First attested in the late 14th century. * account + -ing
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