Definition of Account

A record-keeping arrangement used by the vendor of an online service to identify a subscriber and to maintain a record of customer usage for billing purposes.

The record-keeping mechanism used by networks and multiuser operating systems for keeping track of authorized users.

The person or business to which the salesperson tries to sell a product or service.

The type of record - asset, liability, revenue, expense, or owner’s equity traditionally used for recording individual transactions in an accounting system.

A UI element that links to Account Services or other, account-related site.

An organization’s authorization to access the Live Meeting service.

Private information that a customer provides to establish their Windows Live ID. This information is separate from the customer’s (outward-facing) profile and is never shared without explicit consent.

A set of attributes that define a user’s access to a given service or application.

A chronological record that describes the changes in value classified as assets, liabilities, expenses, and revenue.

A tab in the Backstage view where users can manage their identities and services, view licensing details, and link to account management features.

A feature that enables the user to see Skype activity, change settings, and purchase Skype Credit.

A group of customers who share data related to tickets, chats, emails, calls, and owned products and assets.