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Word

ACC

Phoneticsacc

/ˌaɪˌsiˈsi/

Countable & uncountable

Definition

n. the way a word changes its ending to show it is the direct object of a sentence. You use this when a person or thing is receiving the action of a verb.

n. the grammatical case used to mark the direct object of a transitive verb or the object of certain prepositions. Often contrasted with the nominative case in inflected languages.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the grammatical category; countable when referring to a specific instance or form in a language.

Etymology

Abbreviation.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Domain

Linguistics

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
Frequency
Frequent
Level
C1 · Advanced
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