Dictionary Check: accounting

"accounting" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 21 points

Definition

noun

a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes

Example: "he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions"
noun

a system that provides quantitative information about finances

noun

the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business

Synonyms:
noun

a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts

noun

a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance

Example: "they send me an accounting every month"

Advertisement