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bean counter

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bean counter has 1 sense
  1. bean counter - an accountant or bureaucrat who who is believed to place undue emphasis on the control of expenditures
    --1 is a kind of
    accountant, comptroller, controller; bureaucrat, administrative official

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Bean Counter

Description:

A bean counter is a slang term used to describe someone, often an accountant or financial officer, who is overly concerned with or focuses excessively on minor details, especially relating to financial matters. It can also refer to a person who is perceived as being overly concerned with rules and regulations.

Sample Sentences:

  • As a bean counter, he meticulously analyzed every single expense to identify potential cost savings.
  • The bean counters at the company are notorious for their meticulous record-keeping and attention to detail.
  • She was often referred to as a bean counter, as she had a reputation for being focused on minute financial details.

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