accounting
|ac-count-ing|
B2
/əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
(account)
financial records
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accounting' originates from the Old French word 'acont', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'compt' meant 'count'.
Historical Evolution
'acont' transformed into the Middle English word 'acounten', and eventually became the modern English word 'accounting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to count or reckon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'keeping financial records'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or work of keeping financial accounts.
She is studying accounting at university.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'account'.
He is accounting for the missing funds.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40