the fact of being responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it, or the degree to which this happens

There were furious demands for greater police accountability. 人们强烈要求加强对警察的问责。

Accountability is important these days, and managers aren't always willing to adopt risky strategies. 如今，问责很重要，管理者并不总是愿意采取高风险的策略。