1. a person who examines financial records and accounts to verify their accuracy
2. a person who attends a class or course without receiving credit
Usage: academic
3. a person who listens to or observes something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The company hired an external auditor to review their financial statements.
• The auditor found several discrepancies in the accounting records.
• She decided to audit the psychology course as an auditor rather than for credit.
• The auditor sat quietly in the back of the classroom taking notes.
• Internal auditors help ensure compliance with company policies.
• As an auditor of the meeting, he was not allowed to vote on proposals.