Account(A UI element that links to Account Services or other, account-related site); account(The person or business to which the salesperson tries to sell a product or service); principal(In Windows-based computers, an account (such as a user, security group, device, or computer) that can be granted or denied access to resources)
Microsoft account(A single set of sign-in credentials (email address and password) that provides user access to PCs running Windows and Live-connected services)