Definition of “Account for”:

The phrasal verb “account for” has several meanings, depending on the context in which it is used:

1. To Explain or Justify:
   • To provide an explanation or justification for something, often to clarify why something happened or how it occurred.
2. To Include or Represent:
   • To include or represent a certain proportion or part of a whole, often in statistical or financial contexts.
3. To Be the Reason or Cause:
   • To be the reason or cause for something, explaining why a particular result or situation has occurred.
4. To Take into Consideration:
   • To take into consideration or factor in certain variables or elements in a situation or calculation.

Prepositions Used:

• Commonly used prepositions include: “for” (e.g., “account for the discrepancy”).

Collocations:

• Account for the difference
• Account for the results
• Account for the expense
• Account for the cost
• Account for the changes
• Account for the increase
• Account for the discrepancy
• Account for the variation
• Account for the figures
• Account for the losses

Example Sentences:

1. The manager had to account for the unexpected drop in sales.
2. Can you account for the missing funds in the budget report?
3. The report should account for all the variables affecting the outcome.
4. The company must account for the increase in production costs.
5. He was asked to account for his absence from the meeting.
6. The auditor will account for every discrepancy in the financial records.
7. How did you account for the unexpected changes in the project timeline?
8. The study aimed to account for all factors influencing the research results.
9. The finance department needs to account for the recent changes in tax laws.
10. She had to account for her actions during the investigation.
11. The analysis will account for the impact of seasonal fluctuations.
12. The company’s financial report must account for all income and expenses.
13. We need to account for the increased demand in our sales forecasts.
14. He provided a detailed explanation to account for the project’s delays.
15. The budget must account for unforeseen expenses.
16. Can you account for the variation in the survey results?
17. The scientist had to account for potential errors in the experiment.
18. The software should account for all user inputs in its calculations.
19. The policy will account for changes in market conditions.
20. The team must account for the costs associated with the new initiative.
21. They need to account for the differences in regional sales performance.
22. The analysis will account for both direct and indirect costs.
23. She struggled to account for her mistakes during the presentation.
24. The financial report should account for all revenue streams.
25. The project plan must account for any potential risks.
26. The budget will account for inflation and currency fluctuations.
27. The company has to account for environmental regulations in its operations.
28. The data analysis needs to account for various factors affecting the results.
29. The witness was asked to account for his whereabouts during the incident.
30. The model should account for different scenarios in its projections.
31. The accountant had to account for the discrepancies in the ledger.
32. The research will account for both qualitative and quantitative data.
33. The new policy aims to account for the diverse needs of employees.
34. The report failed to account for significant changes in market trends.
35. The team leader must account for each member’s contribution to the project.
36. The forecast will account for seasonal variations in demand.
37. The committee will account for the feedback from all stakeholders.
38. The manager needs to account for the performance variations across departments.
39. The accountant must account for all transactions in the financial statements.
40. The survey results need to account for sampling errors.
41. The budget proposal should account for all anticipated costs.
42. The model must account for different variables influencing the outcome.
43. She had to account for the increased workload during her presentation.
44. The company’s growth strategy must account for potential market shifts.
45. The report should account for any errors in the previous calculations.
46. The analysis will account for changes in consumer behavior.
47. The team must account for any potential delays in the project timeline.
48. The investigation will account for all possible factors affecting the results.
49. The financial statement must account for all sources of revenue.
50. The study will account for the impact of various demographic factors.