answerable
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ANSWERABLE
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not used before a noun
a
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required to explain actions or decisions to someone
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Political leaders need to be answerable to [=accountable to] the people they represent.
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a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's answerable to no one
b
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responsible for something
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The company is answerable for [=accountable for] any damage caused by its employees.
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capable of being answered
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an easily answerable question
