comptroller

[ kuhn-troh-ler; spelling pronunciation komp-troh-ler ]

noun

1. controller ( def 1 ).

comptroller

/ kənˈtrəʊlə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• compˈtrollerˌship, noun

Other Words From

• comp·troller·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of comptroller¹

By confusion with compt

Example Sentences

In 2017, officials at the Trump-controlled Office of the Comptroller of the Currency quietly reprimanded the bank for a Wells Fargo-like scheme in which bank employees secretly created new accounts for customers or enrolled them in services without their knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, she became the first woman to hold the role of Comptroller of the Royal Household since it was created in 1399, which saw her walk in front of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.

From BBC

In Philadelphia, where the curbside structures have all but vanished, an August report by the city comptroller found that the city had made the application too complex, confusing, and expensive, with unnecessary regulatory requirements.

From Slate

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who called for Adams to step down before news of the indictment broke, was joined in those calls Wednesday by numerous city council members, statewide representatives and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, a progressive running to replace Adams.

From Salon

Brad Lander, the current city comptroller, is running as well, and he is both popular on the progressive left and a top contender to depose Adams.

From Slate