auditor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdɪtər/

Definition

A person who officially examines the financial accounts of an organization and reports on them.

Examples

• The auditor found several discrepancies in the company's expense reports.

• An independent auditor was brought in to review the financial statements.

• The auditor's report confirmed that the financial records were in order.

How to Use auditor

auditor general (collocation)

The chief auditor of a government or public body. — "The Auditor General released a report on government spending."

auditor of accounts (collocation)

A person officially appointed to examine financial accounts. — "He served as the auditor of accounts for the university for ten years."

Synonyms of auditor

Words with a similar meaning to auditor:

• accountant
• examiner
• inspector
• comptroller

Antonyms of auditor

Words with the opposite meaning to auditor:

• owner
• manager

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