audit meaning

UK /ˈɔːdɪt/ US /ˈɔdɪt/ 2 syllables

audit (noun): an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA.

audit has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

audit as a noun

  1. an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA

    Synonyms: audited account

    Type of: accounting

    Kinds: financial audit, limited audit

  2. a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
    • he made an audit of all the plants on his property
    • an energy efficiency audit
    • an email log audit

    Type of: examination

audit as a verb

  1. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
    • audit accounts and tax returns

    Synonyms: scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect

    Type of: analyze

    Related forms: auditor

  2. attend academic courses without getting credit

    Type of: learn

    Related forms: auditor

How to pronounce audit

audit is pronounced /ˈɔːdɪt/ in British English and /ˈɔdɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 6 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in IT · 5-letter words

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