First Known Use: 15th century
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1audit
noun au·dit \ˈȯ-dət\
: a complete and careful examination of the financial records of a business or person
: a careful check or review of something
Full Definition of AUDIT
1
a : a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation b : the final report of an audit
2
: a methodical examination and review
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Origin of AUDIT
Middle English, from Latin auditus act of hearing, from audire
Related to AUDIT
- Synonyms
- inspection, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view
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Rhymes with AUDIT
2audit
verb
: to check the financial records of (a business or person) : to perform an audit on (a business or person)
: to attend a course at a college or university without having to do any of the course work and without receiving credit
Full Definition of AUDIT
transitive verb
1
: to perform an audit of or for <audit the books> <audit the company>
2
: to attend (a course) without working for or expecting to receive formal credit
— au·dit·abil·i·ty \ˌȯ-də-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— au·dit·able \-ˌȯ-di-tə-bəl\ adjective
— au·dit·ee \ˌȯ-də-ˈtē\ noun
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First Known Use of AUDIT
15th century
Related to AUDIT
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AUDIT Defined for Kids
1audit
noun au·dit \ˈȯ-dət\
Definition of AUDIT for Kids
: a thorough check of business accounts
2audit
verb
au·dit·edau·dit·ing
Definition of AUDIT for Kids
: to thoroughly check the business records of
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