teller
/ˈtɛlə/ · tel·ler
noun
- A device that provides bank customers with cash withdrawal and other services without the need for a human teller. She inserted her card into the ATM, which was an automatic teller machine.
- A person who tells stories. The teller of the campfire tale captivated the audience with her spooky voice.
- A bank clerk who receives and pays out money. The teller helped the customer with her transaction, counting out the correct change.
- A person who counts the votes in an election. The teller of the election results was responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the count.
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Did you know? The term 'teller' has been used in various contexts, including in the name of the popular TV show 'The Twilight Zone,' which featured a segment called 'The Tell-Tale Heart.'