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teller

1 of 1noun
/ˈtɛlər/
Forms:tellers
1

a person who counts and handles money in a bank or other financial institution

  • The teller counted the cash carefully before handing it to the customer.
  • She asked the teller to help her deposit a large check.
  • The bank teller smiled as she processed my account update.
  • The teller verified my ID before allowing the withdrawal.
  • Automated systems have replaced many traditional tellers in modern banks.
2

an official responsible for counting and recording votes, particularly in a legislative or formal assembly

  • The teller announced the final vote count in the parliamentary session.
  • Each political party appointed a teller to monitor the election results.
  • The teller carefully tallied each ballot during the city council election.
  • Observers watched as the teller recorded votes on the official ledger.
  • The teller reported a tie between the two candidates.
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3

someone who recounts a story, whether fictional or factual

  • The teller captivated the children with tales of dragons and knights.
  • As a skilled teller, she brought historical events to life in her lectures.
  • The old man was a teller of family legends passed down for generations.
  • Campfires are perfect for tellers to share ghost stories.
  • The teller paused dramatically to build suspense in the story.