accounting
noun
1. a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
- he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions
Definition categories: communication, account, explanation
2. a system that provides quantitative information about finances
Definition categories: thought, system
3. the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
Similar word(s): accountancy
Definition categories: act, business, job, line, occupation
4. a bookkeeper's chronological list of related debits and credits of a business; forms part of a ledger of accounts
Definition categories: possession, register
5. a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance
- they send me an accounting every month
Similar word(s): account
Definition categories: possession, statement
Sentences with accounting as a noun:
- He was required to give a thorough accounting of his time.
verb
1. present participle of account