definition of
account

[1] #1 account n. [history, chronicle, story] a record or narrative description of past events; "a history of France"; "he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president"; "the story of exposure to lead". wn

[2] #2 account n. [report, news report, story, write up] a short account of the news; "the report of his speech"; "the story was on the 11 o'clock news"; "the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious". wn

[3] #3 account n. [business relationship] a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; "he asked to see the executive who handled his account". wn

[4] #4 account n. [explanation] a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account". wn

[5] #5 account n. [score] grounds; "don't do it on my account"; "the paper was rejected on account of its length"; "he tried to blame the victim but his success on that score was doubtful". wn