Account for

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verb

To make up or form a particular part of something.

Smoking accounts for a large number of deaths every year.
Visual representation of "account for" - To make up or form a particular part of something

Often appears as...

  • accounts for a large part
  • accounts for a significant portion

Usage tips

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Composition Understanding

Focus on how individual parts contribute to the whole. 'Account for' highlights the significance of these parts.

Illustration for Composition Understanding
Students account for the majority of our morning bus service users.
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Quantitative Context

Use when quantifying contributions, especially in statistics or reports.

Illustration for Quantitative Context
Renewable energy sources now account for about 20% of total electricity generation.
Visual representation of the word "Account for"

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