comptroller
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of comptroller
By confusion with compt
Example Sentences
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Eugene Ludwig is chair of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity and former U.S. comptroller of the currency.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
“It shows the excitement Texans have had,” says comptroller Kelly Hancock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
The decision comes after Panama’s comptroller conducted an audit, alleging irregularities in the 2021 extension of a contract that had been granted to the CK Hutchison unit.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
The annulment of the PPC contract was requested last year by the office of the comptroller -- an autonomous body that examines how government money is spent.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
She says if I run for mayor she wants to be comptroller, of all things.”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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