ALL meanings of accountability
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A a - noun accountability (military) The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms). 1
- noun accountability The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. 1
- noun accountability the state of being accountable, liable, or answerable. 1
- noun accountability Education. a policy of holding schools and teachers accountable for students' academic progress by linking such progress with funding for salaries, maintenance, etc. 1
- noun accountability responsibility for outcome 1
- noun accountability The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for. 0