auditors
|au-di-tors|
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/ˈɔː.dɪ.tɚ/
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/ˈɔː.dɪ.tə/
(auditor)
financial examiner
Etymology
'auditor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'auditor', where 'audire' meant 'to hear'.
'auditor' passed into English via Medieval/Old French (e.g. Old French 'auditeur') and Middle English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'auditor'.
Initially, it meant 'listener' or 'hearer' in Latin, but over time it evolved to include the specific senses of 'one who examines accounts' and 'one who attends a class without credit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or firm that conducts an official examination of financial accounts and records (e.g., to ensure accuracy and compliance).
The auditors discovered several discrepancies in the company's financial statements.
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Noun 2
a person who attends a course or lecture informally, without seeking academic credit (to 'audit' a class).
Many auditors attended the seminar to learn new skills without enrolling for credit.
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Last updated: 2025/11/18 12:54