noun
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treasurer
TREH-zhuh-ruh
Treasurer (noun) means the person responsible for managing the money and finances of a government, company, or organization. Example: “As treasurer, she presented the charity's accounts to the members at the annual meeting.”
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The person responsible for managing the money and finances of a government, company, or organization.
"As treasurer, she presented the charity's accounts to the members at the annual meeting."
"The council treasurer warned that the budget was running short this year."
"The club treasurer keeps track of membership dues and expenses."
How to use treasurer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA treasurer is whoever is officially in charge of an organization's money.
Common pairings
club treasurer
appoint a treasurer
the treasurer's report
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Etymology
Came from Middle English tresorer, from Old French tresorer, from tresor plus -er. It displaced the native Old English māþmhierde.
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What does “treasurer” mean?
The word “treasurer” means the person responsible for managing the money and finances of a government, company, or organization. In plain terms, a treasurer is whoever is officially in charge of an organization's money.
How do you pronounce “treasurer”?
“Treasurer” is pronounced TREH-zhuh-ruh (/ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “treasurer” in a sentence?
Here is “treasurer” used in a sentence: “The club treasurer keeps track of membership dues and expenses.”
What part of speech is “treasurer”?
“Treasurer” is a noun.
Is “treasurer” a common word?
“Treasurer” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a treasurer and an accountant?
A treasurer is responsible for managing an organization's money and finances, including funds, budgets, and cash flow. An accountant focuses on recording, reporting, and checking financial transactions, so the treasurer manages the money while the accountant tracks and reports on it.
What is the difference between a treasurer and a secretary in a club or committee?
The treasurer manages the money and finances of the group, handling income, expenses, and accounts. The secretary handles records, correspondence, and minutes, so the roles separate financial duties from administrative ones.
What is the difference between a treasurer and a chief financial officer (CFO)?
Both oversee finances, but a CFO is a senior executive responsible for a company's overall financial strategy. A treasurer usually focuses more specifically on managing cash, funds, and financial risk, and in many companies reports to the CFO.
What is the difference between a treasurer and a bursar?
A treasurer manages the money and finances of a government, company, or organization in general. A bursar is essentially a treasurer at a school, college, or university, responsible for that institution's finances and often for student accounts.
