auditor

noun au·di·tor \ˈȯ-də-tər\

: a person who checks the financial records of a company or person to make sure they are accurate : a person who audits accounts

Full Definition of AUDITOR

: a person authorized to examine and verify accounts

: one who hears or listens; especially : one who is a member of an audience

: a person who audits a course of study

: a person who hears (as a court case) in the capacity of judge

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14th century

AUDITOR Defined for Kids

noun au·di·tor \ˈȯ-də-tər\

: a person who checks the accuracy of business accounts

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