Acct

/əˈkaʊnt/ noun

Definition

A written abbreviation for 'account', commonly used in business correspondence, banking, and accounting to save space.

Etymology

English abbreviation of 'account', formed by taking initial letters and common abbreviated letters. Became standard in business writing by the 20th century.

Kelly Says

You'll see 'acct' on your bank statements and business emails—it's one of those abbreviations so common that most people forget it's shortened!

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