adjective. Expected or required to account for one's actions; answerable. synonym: responsible.

adjective. Capable of being explained.

Liable to be called to account; responsible, as for a trust or obligation; answerable, as for conduct: as, every man is accountable to God for his conduct; a sheriff is accountable as bailiff and receiver of goods.

Of which an account can be given; that can be accounted for: in this use opposed to unaccountable.

adjective. Liable to be called on to render an account; answerable.

adjective. Capable of being accounted for; explicable.

adjective. Having accountability (individuals have accountability); answerable.

adjective. Requiring accountability (property or funds require accountability).

adjective. Liable to be called on to render an account;

adjective. Being answerable for.

adjective. Being liable for.

adjective. Capable of being accounted for; explicable; explainable.

adjective. liable to account for one's actions

"We devised a bill that moved to universal coverage using what we called accountable health plans playing by national rules to ensure competition and choice."