Definitions
- Referring to the process of keeping track of something, usually financial records or transactions. - Describing the attribution of a particular quality or characteristic to someone or something. - Talking about the explanation or reason for something that has happened or occurred.
- Referring to the attribution of a particular quality or characteristic to someone or something. - Describing the assignment of responsibility or blame for a particular event or outcome. - Talking about the association of a particular idea or belief to a person or group.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the attribution of something to someone or something else.
- 2Both words are verbs that describe an action.
- 3Both words can be used in formal writing or speech.
- 4Both words involve assigning a particular quality or characteristic to someone or something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Accounted is more commonly used in the context of financial records or transactions, while ascribed is more commonly used in the context of assigning responsibility or blame.
- 2Focus: Accounted focuses on explaining or providing a reason for something, while ascribed focuses on assigning a particular quality or characteristic to someone or something.
- 3Connotation: Accounted is neutral in tone, while ascribed can have a negative connotation when used to assign blame or responsibility.
- 4Structure: Accounted is often followed by 'for', while ascribed is often followed by 'to'.
- 5Meaning: Accounted refers to keeping track of something or providing an explanation, while ascribed refers to assigning a particular quality or characteristic to someone or something.
Remember this!
Accounted and ascribed are both verbs that describe the attribution of something to someone or something else. However, accounted is more commonly used in the context of financial records or transactions, while ascribed is more commonly used in the context of assigning responsibility or blame. Additionally, accounted focuses on explaining or providing a reason for something, while ascribed focuses on assigning a particular quality or characteristic to someone or something.
