accountant
Translation
accountant
Examples
My accountant helps me with my taxes.
My accountant helps me with my taxes.
She is training to be a chartered accountant.
She is training to be a chartered accountant.
Grammar Patterns
((an accountant)) a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts She works as an accountant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bookkeeper, auditor, financial controller
Etymology
From 'account' + '-ant' (a person who does something). An accountant is a person who manages accounts.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'accountant' as a person ('-ant') who deals with money 'accounts'.