TAKING ACCOUNT OF Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

taking account of

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present participle of take account of

as in allowing (for)

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) She decided to offer her services on a sliding scale, taking account of local income disparities.

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Examples of the hybrid speed machine will cost at least $741,172, and that’s before taking into account premium add-ons that can push the final price into seven-figure territory.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
That’s without taking into account insurance, groundskeeping, and staff.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026

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