Using the term "account" to refer to a checking account and also to a savings account is an example of a(n):
A) homonym.
B) synonym.
C) transitive dependency.
D) alias.
E) antonym.

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Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings. In this case, "account" is used to refer to a checking account and a savings account, which have different purposes and features.

Using the Term "Account" to Refer to a Checking Account