account

Sense 1 noun

a record or narrative description of past events

a history of France

Sense 2 verb

be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam

Sense 3 noun

a short account of the news

the report of his speech

Sense 4 verb

keep an account of

Sense 5 noun

a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services

he asked to see the executive who handled his account

Sense 6 verb

to give an account or representation of in words

Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental

Sense 7 noun

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

the explanation was very simple

Sense 8 verb

furnish a justifying analysis or explanation

I can't account for the missing money

Sense 9 noun

grounds

don't do it on my account

Sense 10 noun

importance or value

a person of considerable account

Sense 11 noun

a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

they send me an accounting every month

Sense 12 noun

the act of informing by verbal report

he heard reports that they were causing trouble

Sense 13 noun

an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

he paid his bill and left

Sense 14 noun

the quality of taking advantage

she turned her writing skills to good account