control account

American

noun

a general account showing totals of transactions with detailed figures appearing in subsidiary ledgers.

control account British

noun

accounting an account to which are posted the debit and credit totals of other accounts, usually in preparation of financial statements

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The sensors help weapons sights and fire control account for weather conditions when it comes to firing rounds at enemy targets.

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Jose Castaneda, a spokesman for Google, said their programme "allows schools to control account access and requires that schools obtain parental consent when necessary".

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“G Suite for Education allows schools to control account access and requires that schools obtain parental consent when necessary,” he said in a statement.

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