auditor

//ˈɔː.dɪ.tər//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

auditorSingular
auditorsPlural
1

A person who officially examines and verifies financial accounts and records of a company or organization.

The auditor reviewed the company's financial statements for any irregularities.

2

A person who attends a course at a university or college without receiving academic credit.

She enrolled as an auditor to take the philosophy course without worrying about grades.

3

A person who listens, especially in an official capacity.

The auditors in the courtroom listened carefully to the testimony.