Meanings
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
ذمہ داری کی حالت یا حقیقت؛ جوابدہی کا معیار۔
ذمہ داری
zimmedaari
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- financial accountability
- moral accountability
- legal accountability
Example Sentences
The company emphasizes accountability in its operations to ensure transparency.
کمپنی اپنی کارروائیوں میں شفافیت کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے جوابدہی کو اہمیت دیتی ہے۔
Company apni karwaiyon mein shafafiyat ko yaqini banane ke liye jawabdehi ko ahmiat deti hai.
Public officials must maintain accountability to the citizens.
عوامی عہدیداروں کو شہریوں کے سامنے جوابدہ رہنا چاہیے۔
Awami ahdedaaron ko shehrion ke samne jawabdeh rehna chahiye.
In a democratic society, accountability is crucial for good governance.
ایک جمہوری معاشرے میں، اچھی حکمرانی کے لیے جوابدہی انتہائی اہم ہے۔
Ek jamhori muashray mein, achi hukmarani ke liye jawabdehi intehai ahm hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Accountability can be remembered as ‘account and answer’ – it means to give an account of one’s actions.
Imagine a person standing in front of a judge, accountable for their decisions.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ذمہ داری قبول کرنے سے ہی کامیابی ملتی ہے۔
zimmedaari qubool karne se hi kamiyabi milti hai.
Only by accepting responsibility does one achieve success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "accountabilis" — able to be counted or counted on
First known use: circa 15th century
The term 'accountability' evolved from the root word 'account', which means a financial report. Over time, it expanded to denote responsibility in general.