Reviseur

Reviseur, or réviseur in standard French orthography, is a noun describing a person who revises or reviews something. The core sense is that of someone who checks, tests, or confirms accuracy, quality, or consistency. The term has several domain-specific usages in auditing, publishing, and administrative contexts.

In accounting and public control, réviseur historically referred to an auditor who examines financial records and statements. In modern France, the external audit is typically performed by the commissaire aux comptes; in some francophone countries or older texts the title réviseur d’entreprises or réviseur may still appear, though it is less common today. The sense of oversight and verification remains central.

In publishing and journalism, a réviseur is a proofreader or editor who checks a manuscript for factual accuracy, language, style, and internal consistency, often after the author has prepared a draft. This role may involve verifying dates, names, and cross-references to ensure reliability and coherence.

In broader organizational use, réviseur can denote a supervisor or inspector who reviews procedures, records, or ongoing work within an institution. The exact responsibilities vary by sector, but the underlying function is verification and quality control.

See also: proofreading, auditing, commissaire aux comptes, révision.