B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˈɔː.dɪ.tər/
UK/ˈɔː.dɪ.tə/
a person whose job is to check a company's financial records to see that they are correct
In context
The auditor found several mistakes in the company's accounts.
An independent auditor checks the school's budget every year.
The firm hired a new auditor after the scandal.
Words that go with auditor
adjective + noun
- external auditorAn external auditor reviewed the bank's accounts.
- internal auditorShe works as an internal auditor for a hospital.
- independent auditorThe report was signed by an independent auditor.
noun + noun
- tax auditorA tax auditor asked to see the receipts.
verb + noun
- hire an auditorListed companies must hire an auditor.
- appoint an auditorThe board will appoint an auditor in May.