Meaning & use
bursar
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An official at a school, college, or university who manages financial affairs.
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Students pay their tuition at the bursar's office.
The bursar sent a reminder about the overdue fees.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in the context of educational institutions rather than businesses.
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