n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' tr ō -l ə r, ' käm(p)- ˌ , käm(p)- '
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of countreroller controller
Date: 15th century
1 : a royal-household official who examines and supervises expenditures
2 : a public official who audits government accounts and sometimes certifies expenditures
3 : CONTROLLER 1C
– comp · trol · ler · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun