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1. A, n. View full entry OE
...The letter, and the sound it represents....
2. account, n. View full entry c1300
...Counting, reckoning, enumeration; computation, calculation; (also) a style or mode of reckoning; an amount established by counting. Now chiefly in money of account: see money2....
3. account, v. View full entry c1300
...trans. To present an account or reckoning of (one's actions, etc.); to answer for, to explain or justify. Also intr. with of. Cf. sense 3b....
4. accountancy, n. View full entry 1699
...The art of formally recording, classifying, and interpreting financial transactions and associated events, and of calculating taxes due, esp. within the context of a business; the profession, practice, or duties of an...
5. accountant, adj. and n. View full entry 1429-30
...Giving or liable to give an account (esp. of conduct or the performance of duties); accountable, responsible. Esp. in earlier use, to stand accountant. Chiefly to (a person),...
6. accountantship, n. View full entry 1640
...The theory or practice of accounting. = accountancy1. Now rare....
7. accounted, adj. View full entry 1550
...That is counted; reckoned, considered. Also: calculated according to the principles of accountancy....
8. accounter, n. View full entry a1400
...A person who accounts, reckons, or calculates. Also: one who presents an account (of money, responsibilities, etc.). Cf. accountant, counter1a....
9. accounting, n. View full entry a1387
...The action or process of reckoning, counting, or computing; numeration, computation, calculation; (also) an instance of this. Occas. in extended uses. Now chiefly in sense 1b....
10. accrual, n. View full entry 1768
...The action or process of accrue; (Law) = accretion5(b) (now rare); (also) an instance of this. Cf. accruement...
11. accrue, v. View full entry 1440
...intr. Esp. of advantage or profit: to fall to or devolve on someone as a natural growth or increment; to come by way of addition or increase, or as an accession...
12. accrued, adj. View full entry 1656
...Accumulated or increased by growth; (esp. of interest, leave) built up over time....
13. acquittance, n. View full entry 1394
...A document showing that a debt has been paid; a receipt in full, barring further demand for payment; a written or printed release. Now hist....
14. activity, n. View full entry a1425
...The state of being actively occupied; brisk or vigorous action; busyness, liveliness, vigour....
15. actual, adj. and n. View full entry c1350
...Chiefly Theol. Characteristic of or relating to acts or action; exhibited in or arising from deeds; practical, active. Now chiefly in actual grace and actual sin....
16. actuarial, adj. View full entry 1850
...Of or relating to actuaries or their profession....
17. actuarially, adv. View full entry 1864
...According to actuarial principles; on an actuarial basis....
18. actuarian, adj. View full entry 1863
...= actuarial...
19. actuarily, adv. View full entry 1877
...= actuarially...
20. actuary, n. View full entry 1570
...A registrar, a clerk; an officer who records the acts of a court....
