audit
audit Lexical Profile
audit Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An official, systematic inspection of an organization's or individual's financial accounts, typically conducted by an independent body.
"The annual audit confirmed that all charitable donations had been properly recorded and allocated."
A thorough, methodical review or assessment of a system, process, or quality standard.
"The hospital conducted a comprehensive safety audit to improve emergency room procedures."
• verb
To conduct an official financial examination or systematic inspection of an organization's accounts or processes.
"An independent accounting firm was hired to audit the company's year-end financial statements."
North American To attend an academic course or lectures for self-enrichment without receiving formal academic credit or grades.
"After finishing her degree requirements early, she decided to audit an introductory art history class."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late Middle Ages from Latin 'auditus', meaning 'a hearing', from 'audire' ('to hear'), because financial accounts were historically read aloud by stewards to be verified by officials.