Auditor

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːdɪtər/

Definitions of auditor

noun a person who formally examines and verifies financial accounts

Example Sentences

A1 The auditor checked the company's financial records.

A2 The auditor found discrepancies in the inventory report.

B1 The auditor is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations.

B2 The auditor conducted a thorough examination of the company's tax documents.

C1 The auditor's report highlighted areas for improvement in the company's internal controls.

C2 The auditor's expertise in forensic accounting was crucial in uncovering the fraud.

Examples of auditor in a Sentence

formal The auditor thoroughly reviewed the company's financial statements for accuracy.

informal The auditor is coming in next week to check our books.

slang I heard the auditor is going to be snooping around the office soon.

figurative She acted as an auditor of her own life, carefully examining her choices and actions.

Grammatical Forms of auditor

• plural: auditors
• comparative: more auditors
• superlative: most auditors
• present tense: audit
• future tense: will audit
• perfect tense: have audited
• continuous tense: is auditing
• singular: auditor
• positive degree: auditor
• infinitive: to audit
• gerund: auditing
• participle: auditing

Origin and Evolution of auditor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'auditor' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'audire' meaning 'to hear'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of someone who listens or hears, the meaning of 'auditor' evolved over time to refer to a person who examines and verifies financial records and accounts.