accountants
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/əˈkaʊntənts/
(accountant)
financial record keeper
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accountant' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acontant,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'conter' meant 'to count.'
Historical Evolution
'acontant' transformed into the Middle English word 'acountaunt,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accountant.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who counts or reckons,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person responsible for financial accounts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is responsible for keeping or inspecting financial accounts.
The accountants were busy preparing the financial statements for the end of the fiscal year.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 08:21