mdhibiti

How to say it

Meaning

A person or body whose job is to control, check or regulate something, such as public accounts, quality or a market.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wadhibiti, from kudhibiti, to control. Best known in Mdhibiti na Mkaguzi Mkuu wa Hesabu za Serikali (CAG), the Controller and Auditor General.

Examples

• Mdhibiti wa ubora alikagua bidhaa kiwandani.The quality controller inspected the goods at the factory.
• Wadhibiti wa soko la fedha wametoa onyo jipya.The financial market regulators have issued a new warning.
• Ripoti ya Mdhibiti Mkuu itasomwa bungeni kesho.The Controller General's report will be read in parliament tomorrow.