Audit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.dɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Audit is a noun meaning A judicial examination.
Meaning
A judicial examination.
More Meanings
- An examination in general.
- The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.
- (Scientology) Spiritual counseling, which forms the core of Dianetics.
- (transitive) To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).
- An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures
- (obsolete) A general receptacle or receiver.
- (obsolete) An audience; a hearing.
Example Sentences
National Assembly audit
Yet I can make my audit up.
With his Oriſons I meddle not, for hee appeals to a high Audit.
to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court
Word Forms
- audits
- auditing
- audited
Synonyms for audit
Depending on context, synonyms include scrutinize, inspect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inspect, scrutinize, examination, vetting, inspection, reviewing.
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