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auditor

AW-diht

Auditor (noun) means a person who officially examines financial records or accounts. Example: “The auditor flagged several irregular transactions in the report.”

noun
1
A person who officially examines financial records or accounts.
"The auditor flagged several irregular transactions in the report."
2
A student who attends a course without receiving academic credit.
"As an auditor, she could join every lecture but didn't have to sit the exams."

How to Use Auditor

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who checks financial accounts professionally, or a non-credit student in a class.

Word Forms

auditors plural

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Etymology

From Latin auditor, "hearer," from audire, "to hear."

Origin: Latin

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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.

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