Meaning & use

auditor

noun·Academic

A person who officially examines and verifies financial accounts and records.

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The auditor spent weeks reviewing the company's expense reports for irregularities.

An independent auditor confirmed that the charity's funds were properly managed.

A note on using this word

Auditor can also mean a student who attends a class without seeking credit, a sense unrelated to finance.

Words with a similar meaning

examineraccountant

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A person who attends a class or lecture without earning credit or a grade.

As an auditor, he could join the seminar discussions but did not submit any assignments.

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