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accounting
UK
/əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
US
/əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
Translations
She decided to pursue a career in accounting after graduating from college.
Elle a décidé de faire carrière dans la comptabilité après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.
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Synonyms
UK
/əˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/
US
/əˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "accounting software".
The firm adopted new accounting standards last year.
L'entreprise a adopté de nouvelles normes comptables l'année dernière.
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'accounting software'); not comparable.
The company invested in new accounting software to streamline its finances.
L'entreprise a investi dans un nouveau logiciel comptable pour rationaliser ses finances.
accounting
Gerund
accounted
Past Simple
accounted
Past Participle
accounting
Gerund
UK
/əˈkaʊnt/
US
/əˈkaʊnt/
The heavy rain accounts for the delay in the construction project.
Les fortes pluies expliquent le retard du projet de construction.
She accounted him as a trustworthy friend.
Elle le considérait comme un ami digne de confiance.
The company accountant accounts for all the expenses and revenues.
Le comptable comptabilise toutes les dépenses et les recettes.
He had to account for his actions during the meeting.
Il a dû rendre compte de ses actions pendant la réunion.
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Definitions
She decided to pursue a career in accounting after graduating from college.
The company's accounting revealed a significant increase in profits over the last quarter.
The book provides an accounting of the events leading up to the revolution.
The firm adopted new accounting standards last year.
The company invested in new accounting software to streamline its finances.
She accounted him as a trustworthy friend.
He had to account for his actions during the meeting.
The heavy rain accounts for the delay in the construction project.
The company accountant accounts for all the expenses and revenues.