accountant

Word parts

account + -ant

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əˈkaʊntənt/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular accountant

Plural accountants

1. (countable) An accountant is someone who is skilled in keeping or adjusting accounts.

   The accountant helps to keep track of the status of your bank accounts.

Related words

• accounting
• account