Comptroller

/kəmˈtroʊlər/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An official who oversees financial accounts and budgeting for an organization or government body.
    The comptroller reviewed the city’s expenditure report.

Forms

  • controller

Commentary

The term 'comptroller' is often used interchangeably with 'controller,' especially in governmental contexts; historically, it is a variant spelling influenced by the Latin 'computare'.

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