To account for
Example: They account for all relevant variables
Definition
"To account for" means to explain the reason or cause of something, or to consider and include something as part of a total. For example, in the phrase 'They account for all relevant variables,' it means they include or explain the impact of all relevant variables in their analysis.
Etymology
The phrase "to account for" originates from the Middle English word 'accounten,' which comes from Old French 'aconter,' meaning 'to reckon or calculate.' The phrase evolved to mean explaining or justifying something, reflecting the idea of giving a detailed reckoning or explanation.
