Meaning of account in English
US /əˈkaʊnt/ UK /əˈkaʊnt/
1. a report or description of something that has happened; statement
newspaper accounts
2. a statement of explanation or of reasons; excuse
He gave no account of the failure.
3. an arrangement you have with a company to use a service they provide; user account
an email account
4. an arrangement you have with a bank by which you may deposit and withdraw money; bank account
open an account
5. records of all the money spent and earned; account book
Who keeps the accounts for your business?