SINCE 1828
teller
noun
tell·er
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Definition of teller
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: one that relates or communicates
a teller of stories
2
: one that reckons or counts: such as
a
: a member of a bank's staff concerned with the direct handling of money received or paid out
b
: one appointed to count votes
Teller
biographical name
Tel·ler
| \ ˈte-lər
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Definition of Teller (Entry 2 of 2)
Edward 1908–2003 American (Hungarian-born) physicist
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More Definitions for teller
teller
noun
English Language Learners Definition of teller
: a person who tells something (such as a story) to someone else
: a person who works in a bank and whose job is to receive money from customers and pay out money to customers
: a person whose job is to count votes
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teller
noun
tell·er
| \ ˈte-lər
\
\
Kids Definition of teller
1
: a person who tells stories
2
: a bank employee who receives and pays out money
3
: a person who counts votes
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