account-for

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Account-for' often means you're providing an explanation or justification for something. Imagine you're a detective explaining how a robbery happened, that's 'accounting for' the crime.

Examples in Different Contexts

In social impact, 'account for' means explaining the effect of actions. A Social Worker might say, 'We have to account for the impact of our programs on the community.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

We're going to need a thorough review of all the transactions before we close this financial year.

Response:

I agree, we need to account for all revenue streams and expenses before year-end closing.

Impact

Scenario:

Our goal is to become a carbon-neutral company. The first step is to understand our current carbon output.

Response:

Yes, once we account for the total carbon emissions, we can plan for offsets.