noun

auditor

auditor

The auditor checked the company's financial records.

The auditor checked the company's financial records.

An external auditor will review our accounts.

An external auditor will review our accounts.

((an auditor)) a person who officially examines accounts The company hired an independent auditor.

Synonyms: examiner, inspector, accountant

From Latin 'auditor' (a hearer), from 'audire' (to hear). Originally someone who 'hears' accounts.

An 'auditor' is someone who 'listens' to the financial story of a company to check if it's true.

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