Definition

Verb: - To be fully aware of something; to consider or include something as an important factor in one's thinking, judgment, or planning. It implies acknowledging and giving proper consideration to relevant information, circumstances, or consequences.

Usage

The verb phrase "take account" is used to indicate that someone is incorporating specific information or circumstances into their assessment or decision-making process. It is often followed by the preposition "of" to introduce the object of consideration. It is more formal than synonyms like "consider" or "think about."

Examples

• A good manager must take account of the team's morale when implementing new policies.
• When calculating the project's timeline, we need to take account of potential delays.
• The judge will take account of the defendant's previous good character.
• Did you take account of the increased costs before giving your approval?

Advanced Usage

• "Take no account of": To deliberately ignore or disregard something.
  • He took no account of the warnings and proceeded with the risky investment.
• Used in formal, analytical, or professional contexts (e.g., business, law, research) to describe a thorough consideration of variables.

Variants and Related Words

• Take into account: This is a more common and slightly less formal variant with identical meaning.
  • You must take into account all the evidence.
• Account (noun): A report or description; a record of financial transactions; consideration.
  • Give us an account of what happened.
• Accountable (adjective): Responsible; required to explain actions.
  • Managers are accountable for their decisions.

Synonyms

• Consider
• Bear in mind
• Take into consideration
• Make allowance for
• Factor in

Related Phrases

• On account of: Because of; due to.
  • The meeting was postponed on account of the storm.
• By all accounts: According to what everyone says.
  • By all accounts, the conference was a great success.

Verb

1. be fully aware of; realize fully
   • Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?