audit — An official inspection of an organization's accounts, typically by an independent body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An official inspection of an organization's accounts, typically by an independent body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːdɪt/
Example Sentences
- The tax audit revealed that the restaurant owner had been hiding income in his mattress.
- She decided to audit the cooking class before committing to the expensive culinary program.
- The company's books were so messy that the auditor needed therapy after finishing the audit.
audit
NOUN[/ˈɔːdɪt/]
An official inspection of an organization's accounts, typically by an independent body
Auditor examining company financial records
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Audit derives from Latin auditus, the past participle of audire meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen.' The term originated from the historical practice of auditors verifying financial records by reading accounts aloud and listening to them being recited, making the act of hearing central to the verification process.
Breakdown
From Latin auditus (heard, listened to), past participle of audire (to hear). The suffix -it is a nominal ending forming a noun from the verbal stem.
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📝Examples
“The tax audit revealed that the restaurant owner had been hiding income in his mattress.”
“She decided to audit the cooking class before committing to the expensive culinary program.”
“The company's books were so messy that the auditor needed therapy after finishing the audit.”
“The annual audit showed significant improvements in the organization's financial management.”
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