Audit: meaning, definitions and examples

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audit

[ ˈɔːdɪt ]

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business

An official inspection of an organization's accounts, typically by an independent body.

Synonyms

examination, inspection, review

Examples of usage

The company's financial records were subject to an audit by an external firm.
The auditor conducted a thorough audit of the company's financial statements.

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business

To conduct an official financial examination of an organization or individual.

Synonyms

examine, inspect, review

Examples of usage

The accountant will audit the company's financial records next week.
The IRS may choose to audit your tax return.

Translations

Translations of the word "audit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 auditoria

🇮🇳 ऑडिट

🇩🇪 Prüfung

🇮🇩 audit

🇺🇦 аудит

🇵🇱 audyt

🇯🇵 監査

🇫🇷 audit

🇪🇸 auditoría

🇹🇷 denetim

🇰🇷 감사

🇸🇦 تدقيق

🇨🇿 audit

🇸🇰 audit

🇨🇳 审计

🇸🇮 revizija

🇮🇸 úttekt

🇰🇿 аудит

🇬🇪 აუდიტი

🇦🇿 audit

🇲🇽 auditoría

Word origin

The word 'audit' originates from the Latin word 'audire', which means 'to hear' or 'to listen'. In ancient Rome, officials would 'audit' public accounts by listening to them being read aloud. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a formal examination of accounts, records, or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

See also: auditing, audition, auditor, auditorium, auditory.