1. The situation of being liable or answerable for something: Jane's mother was hoping that her daughter would show accountability and responsibility for her conduct while being the president of her class.
2. The responsibility to someone or for some activity: Parents must demonstrate accountability for their children.
3. An official procedure in educational institutions of holding schools and teachers responsible for students' academic progress: Such accountability involves joining the progress of educatees or learners with the financial resources for salaries, maintenance, etc.