Synonyms for

Auditor

Verb / ˈɔ:dɪtɜ: / Another word for auditor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An auditor is a person who examines financial records to make sure they are accurate.

Synonyms & similar words

hearer attender listener accountant bookkeeper controller examiner inspector investigator reviewer scrutineer surveyor verifier analyst valuator appraiser assessor taxman treasurer bookkeeper paymaster cashier

Synonyms by register

Formal

inspector examiner comptroller reviewer

Informal

checker looker-over reviewer

Literary

overseer scrutinizer

Antonyms

participant subject examinee testee candidate performer

Common collocations

  • independent auditor
  • internal auditor
  • external auditor
  • auditor general
  • auditor report
  • auditor's opinion
  • company auditor
  • financial auditor

Word family

noun auditor
verb audit
adjective auditory
adverb auditorily

Usage note

An auditor is typically a professional who examines financial records. The adjective 'auditory' relates to hearing, not to the act of auditing.

Example sentences

  1. The auditor checked the store's inventory.
  2. The auditor found a mistake in the company's financial records.
  3. The auditor suggested changes to the company's accounting practices.
  4. The auditor's job is to make sure money is being spent properly.
  5. The auditor reviewed the tax returns for the past five years.

Quotes

  • The auditor is the watchdog, not the bloodhound. - Lord Justice Henry Brougham
  • The auditor is a watchdog, not a bloodhound. - Justice Learned Hand
  • An auditor is a man who watches the battle from the safety of the hills and then comes down to bayonet the wounded. - Unknown

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