noun
accountant
uh-KOWN-tuhnt
noun
1
A professional who prepares, checks, and manages financial records for a person or business.
"Our accountant handles all the company's tax filings."
"She trained for years to become a chartered accountant."
How to Use Accountant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is managing and checking financial records.
Common pairings
chartered accountant
certified public accountant
hire an accountant
Word Forms
more accountant comparative, accountants plural, most accountant superlative
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