comptroller
6 synonyms for comptroller, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A senior official responsible for overseeing an organization's financial accounts, especially in government.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
A spelling variant of "controller," reshaped in late Middle English through a mistaken association with the French word compte, "account." The two spellings were once pronounced identically.
Full origin of comptroller →Frequently asked questions
What does “comptroller” mean?
The word “comptroller” means a senior official responsible for overseeing an organization's financial accounts, especially in government. In plain terms, a financial controller, especially for a government body or company.
How do you pronounce “comptroller”?
“Comptroller” is pronounced kuhmp-TROH-luhr (/kəmpˈtɹoʊləɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “comptroller” in a sentence?
Here is “comptroller” used in a sentence: “The city comptroller released the annual budget report.”
What part of speech is “comptroller”?
“Comptroller” is a noun.
Where does the word “comptroller” come from?
The word “comptroller” comes from French. A spelling variant of "controller," reshaped in late Middle English through a mistaken association with the French word compte, "account." The two spellings were once pronounced identically.
Is “comptroller” a common word?
“Comptroller” is an uncommon word in modern English.
