account
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A written or spoken description of an event, or an arrangement that lets someone keep money at a bank.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
The phrase "take into account" means to consider something when making a decision, a very common collocation.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Witnesses gave slightly different _____ of what happened that night."
Answer: account
In your own words, what does "account" mean?
A written or spoken description of an event, or an arrangement that lets someone keep money at a bank.
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