Word
teller
Phoneticstell·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɛɫɝ/
UK/tˈɛlɐ/
Definitions
01bank employee
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a person who works at a bank and helps you with your money, like deposits or withdrawals.
n. a bank employee who receives and pays out money over the counter. Often used in American English where British English might prefer 'cashier'.
“The bank teller smiled and asked for my identification before cashing the check.”
“The head teller managed the daily reconciliation of the vault, ensuring that every transaction recorded by the staff matched the physical currency on hand.”
02storyteller
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who tells stories or gives information.
n. a person who recounts or narrates stories, anecdotes, or specific information.
“My grandfather was a wonderful teller of tall tales about his time at sea.”
“As a master teller of historical narratives, the author manages to make complex political events feel personal and immediate.”
Synonyms
03vote counter
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who counts the votes in an election.
n. an official appointed to count votes in a legislative body or during a public election.
“The tellers spent all night counting the paper ballots by hand.”
“After the final ballot was cast, the tellers retired to a private room to verify the results under the supervision of independent observers.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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