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audit
[aw-dit]
noun
an official examination and verification of accounts and records, especially of financial accounts.
a report or statement reflecting an audit; a final statement of account.
the inspection or examination of a building or other facility to evaluate or improve its appropriateness, safety, efficiency, or the like.
An energy audit can suggest ways to reduce home fuel bills.
Archaic.a judicial hearing.
Obsolete.an audience.
verb (used with object)
to make an audit of; examine (accounts, records, etc.) for purposes of verification.
The accountants audited the company's books at the end of the fiscal year.
to attend (classes, lectures, etc.) as an auditor.
to make an audit of (a building or other facility) to evaluate or improve its safety, efficiency, or the like.
verb (used without object)
to examine and verify an account or accounts by reference to vouchers.
audit
/ ˈɔːɪ /
noun
an inspection, correction, and verification of business accounts, conducted by an independent qualified accountant
( as modifier )
audit report
an audited account
any thoroughgoing check or examination
archaica hearing
verb
to inspect, correct, and certify (accounts, etc)
to attend (classes, etc) as an auditor
audit
The examination by an outside party of the accounts of an individual or corporation.
Other 51Թ Forms
- auditable adjective
- reaudit noun
- unaudited adjective
- well-audited adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of audit1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of audit1
Example Sentences
She said the county is conducting an audit to better understand how Do’s scheme was allowed to occur.
Mr McCartan said there was a need for a "serious audit of the financial arrangements".
But as soon as he won the election, the WWE audit was dropped.
The library carries out an annual audit of items worth more than £10,000 and no missing items that cross that threshold were found over the last year.
Labour has suggested that some clarity on their approach will be provided through the delayed China "audit", a cross-government exercise launched last year, which will review the UK's relations with China.
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