Treasurer
ˈtreʒərər
Definitions
An official appointed or elected to manage the funds of an organization or institution.
ˈtreʒərər
A person responsible for the finances of an organization.
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're running a club or a school bake sale. The treasurer is the person who keeps track of all the money coming in and going out. They make sure there's enough money to buy supplies or fund activities.
👶 For kids: A treasurer is someone who takes care of money for a group, like a club or a school. They make sure the money is used for the right things.
More Examples
The club elected a new treasurer to manage its funds.
The city treasurer is responsible for collecting taxes and paying city bills.
She was appointed as the treasurer of the alumni association.
How It's Used
"The company treasurer manages the organization's financial matters."
"The treasurer of the local charity ensures proper handling of donations."
"The state treasurer oversees the public funds of the state."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
Treasurer's report
A document summarizing the financial activities of an organization.
"The treasurer will present the treasurer's report at the next meeting."
keep a close eye on the treasury
To carefully monitor and control financial resources.
"The CEO had to keep a close eye on the treasury during the economic downturn."
From Middle English *tresorer*, from Old French *tresorier* (“treasurer”), from *tresor* (“treasure”).
The term 'treasurer' has been used since the Middle Ages, initially referring to the person in charge of a king's or lord's treasury.
Memory tip
Think of a treasure chest. The treasurer is the guardian of the financial treasure.
Word Origin
"guardian of treasure"