auditor
Auditor (noun) means a person who officially examines financial records or accounts. Example: “The auditor flagged several irregular transactions in the report.”
How to use auditor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who checks financial accounts professionally, or a non-credit student in a class.
Word forms
auditors plural
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The _____ flagged several irregular transactions in the report.
Etymology
From Latin auditor, "hearer," from audire, "to hear."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “auditor” mean?
The word “auditor” means a person who officially examines financial records or accounts. In plain terms, someone who checks financial accounts professionally, or a non-credit student in a class.
How do you pronounce “auditor”?
“Auditor” is pronounced AW-diht (/ˈɔːdɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “auditor” in a sentence?
Here is “auditor” used in a sentence: “The auditor flagged several irregular transactions in the report.”
What part of speech is “auditor”?
“Auditor” is a noun.
Where does the word “auditor” come from?
The word “auditor” comes from Latin. From Latin auditor, "hearer," from audire, "to hear.".
Is “auditor” a common word?
“Auditor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “auditor” have?
“Auditor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who officially examines financial records or accounts.