This article is from the Scientology Catechism, by scninfo@pcnet.com (Scientology Information Server) with numerous contributions by others.
A 'preclear' is someone who is receiving Scientology or
Dianetics auditing on his way to becoming Clear. Through
auditing he is finding out more about himself and life.
A 'student' is one who reads in detail in order to learn
and then apply the materials he has studied. One studies
Scientology for itself and uses it exactly as stated,
then forms his own conclusions as to whether or not the
tenets he has assimilated are correct and workable.
An 'auditor' is a Dianetics or Scientology practitioner
trained in the technology of auditing. 'Auditor' means
"one who listens" (from the Latin word 'audire'). An
auditor listens and computes, applying standard
technology to preclears to help them achieve the
abilities as stated on the Classification, Gradation and
Awareness Chart. An auditor's job is to ask the preclear
to look, and get him to do so.
 
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