The difference between Comptroller and Overseer
When used as nouns, comptroller means the chief accountant of a company or government, whereas overseer means the manager of a plantation of slaves.
check bellow for the other definitions of Comptroller and Overseer
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Comptroller as a noun:
The chief accountant of a company or government.
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Overseer as a noun (historical):
One who oversees or supervises. The manager of a plantation of slaves. An officer responsible for the care of the poor, making out lists of voters and those who had not paid taxes, etc.
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Overseer as a noun (obsolete):
A critic.