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Explain the reasons for, giving an indication of all relevant circumstances. Not to be confused with 'Give an account of' which asks only for a detailed description.

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Asks candidates to explain a particular happening or outcome. Candidates are expected to present a reasoned case for the existence of something. For example: Why is conformity difficult to resist? Account for the dynamics of conformity.

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state reasons for, report on. Give an account of: narrate a series of events or transactions

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be the reason or explanation for; "The recession accounts for the slow retail business"

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give reasons for; "Can you account for all these absences?"

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Give the details of, give the reasons or the underlying cause of

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Explain, clarify, give reasons for. (Quite different from 'Give an account of' which is more like 'describe in detail').

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How do you accountfor your three-day absence without leave

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Explain how a particular event or situation came about i.e. 'Which factors would have led a large retailing company to.......'

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