comptroller

[kuhn-troh-ler, komp-troh-ler]

noun

1. controller.

comptroller

/ kənˈtrəʊlə /

noun

1. a variant spelling of controller, used esp as a title of any of various financial executives

Other Word Forms

• comptrollership noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of comptroller¹

By confusion with compt

Example Sentences

Treasury; the Treasury secretary and comptroller of the currency were ex officio members of its board, and the Treasury secretary presided over its meetings.

From Los Angeles Times

Lander, NYC comptroller and mayoral candidate, was attempting to escort someone attending their hearing.

From Salon

Northern Ireland's comptroller and auditor general said about 3,800 patients were potentially subjected to severe harm last year because of ambulance handover delays.

From BBC

In fiscal year 2024, the average daily rate for rooms contracted through an agreement with the Hotel Assn. of New York City was $156, according to a report by the city’s comptroller’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

“Evanston Salt Costs Climbing,” his 2018 drama now receiving its Southern California premiere in a Rogue Machine production at the Matrix Theatre, could be a bullet point in a comptroller’s budgetary report.

From Los Angeles Times