noun
Uncommon
comptroller
kuhmp-TROH-luhr
Comptroller (noun) means a senior official responsible for overseeing an organization's financial accounts, especially in government. Example: “The city comptroller released the annual budget report.”
noun
1
A senior official responsible for overseeing an organization's financial accounts, especially in government.
"The city comptroller released the annual budget report."
How to use comptroller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA financial controller, especially for a government body or company.
Common mistake
Pronounced the same as "controller," despite the "mp" spelling — a quirk from an old spelling mix-up.
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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.
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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.
