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Accountable

usgb/əˈkaʊntəbl/Volume
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Authority Expectation

The term emphasizes that others will judge you based on your actions and performance.

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The mayor is accountable to the voters for the city's progress.
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Emphasis on Responsibility

Usage often implies a burden of individual responsibility in a role or position.

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Teachers are accountable for their students' learning outcomes.
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Professional Settings

Most commonly used in professional or work-related contexts to denote responsibility.

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Managers are accountable for their team's deadlines.
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