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both accounts vs both the accounts

Both 'both accounts' and 'both the accounts' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Both accounts' is more commonly used when referring to two specific accounts that have already been mentioned or are known in the context. 'Both the accounts' is used when referring to two specific accounts that are being introduced or specified for the first time.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

both accounts

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to two specific accounts that have already been mentioned or are known in the context.

Examples:

  • I have checked both accounts and they seem to be in order.
  • Both accounts need to be reconciled before the audit.
  • She has access to both accounts for monitoring purposes.
  • On his 18th birthday, Henry alone will be entitled to the entirety of both accounts.
  • And I went over the line on both accounts.
  • both accounts exist in the same registry for an internal transfer (a discrepancy returns response code 7022);
  • both accounts exist in different registries for an external transfer (a discrepancy returns response code 7023);
  • I think you were wrong on both accounts.
  • I've already taken steps to quash gossip on both accounts.
  • Yours is probably a six for burns, another two for ugliness - and that's being generous on both accounts.
  • I set up both accounts, so I cleared the hits before I showed them.
  • Will these conditions apply to your personal account or to both accounts?
  • Both accounts are receiving funds from a bank in the Caymans notorious for laundering money.

Alternatives:

  • the two accounts
  • both of the accounts
  • the pair of accounts
  • the two specified accounts
  • the two identified accounts

both the accounts

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to two specific accounts that are being introduced or specified for the first time.

Examples:

  • Please provide details for both the accounts mentioned in the report.
  • Both the accounts in question have been frozen for further investigation.
  • She needs access to both the accounts for the project.
  • Observes that, whereas the ECA's statement of assurance for 2006 was unqualified with regard to the accounts and qualified with regard to the underlying transactions, the statement of assurance for 2007 is qualified with regard to both the accounts and the underlying transactions;
  • Observes that, whereas the ECA's statement of assurance for 2006 was unqualified with regard to the accounts and qualified with regard to the underlying transactions, the statement of assurance for 2007 is qualified with regard to both the accounts and the underlying transactions;
  • We both use the household account.
  • Inclusion of interest accrued is required for both the financial account of the balance of payments and for the international investment position; these recordings need to have offsetting entries in their respective income accounts.
  • Transactions in land are recorded at the same value both in the accounts of the purchaser and in those of the seller.
  • It is important that multi-annual strategy takes into account both the Community and the beneficiary country priorities.
  • Don and I will both be on the account.
  • The European Union must take into account both the potential markets in these countries and their distinctive commercial aggressiveness.
  • Firstly, the compromise we have reached takes into account both the costs and the benefits of laying down limit values for emissions.
  • The proposed coordination and control mechanisms are needed, taking into account both the European dimension and specific realities of each Member State.
  • The Spanish authorities are responsible for taking into account both the content of studies, as in this case, and public opinion.
  • This accounting standard requires the employer to determine his actuarial commitment on an ongoing basis, taking into account both the promised benefits during the active lifetime of employees, and foreseeable increases in salaries.
  • The actuarial commitment is determined on an ongoing basis, taking into account both the promised benefits during the active lifetime and foreseeable increase in salaries.
  • This cost category takes into account both the guaranteed capacities and the capacities actually used for MVM.
  • Inclusion of interest accrued is required for both the financial account of the balance of payments and for the IIP; these recordings need to have offsetting entries in their respective income accounts.
  • According to statistics contained in the report, both the current account balance and the trade balance will deteriorate over the next few years.
  • It shall take into account both the current amount of margin and margin that would be passed between counterparties in the future.
  • Only the height of the amprolium peak should be enhanced after taking into account both the amount added and the dilution of the extract.
  • For practical reasons, it is desirable to define provision of services taking into account both the assurer's establishment and the place where the commitment is to be covered.
  • European Council December 11/122008., to stimulate the European economy taking into account both the necessity to ensure an adequate geographical balance and a capacity for speedy implementation.

Alternatives:

  • the two accounts
  • both accounts
  • the pair of accounts
  • the two specified accounts
  • the two identified accounts

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