noun
Uncommon
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who checks financial accounts professionally, or a non-credit student in a class.
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Word forms
- Plural
- auditors
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Etymology
From Latin auditor, "hearer," from audire, "to hear."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for auditor
editor
suitor
monitor
traitor
visitor
janitor
creditor
capacitor
solicitor
inhibitor
competitor
inquisitor
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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.
