ˈȯdəd.ə(r), -ətə(r) noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English auditour, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French auditeur hearer, judge's assistant & Medieval Latin auditor one that audits accounts, from Latin auditor hearer, from auditus + -or
1. : one that hears or listens ; specifically : one that is part of an audience
auditors and viewers of radio and television programs
2.
a. : one that audits
b. : one authorized to examine and verify accounts
c. : one skilled in the technique of auditing
3. : disciple , catechumen
the elect were a class above the auditors or novices — G.P.Fisher
4. : one that hears judicially: as
a. : the presiding official of a court of inquiry in criminal cases in some European countries
b. : a judicial assessor to courts-martial in some countries
c. : one of the lowest rank of special members of the French Council of State
d. : a referee appointed by a court in a civil action in some jurisdictions ; especially : one designated to take an account and report to the court
5. : one that audits a course of study especially in a college or university