accountant
/əˈkaʊn.tənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: accountants
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who renders account; one accountable.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accountant” mean?
One who renders account; one accountable.
Is “accountant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.