audit
Translation
audit, inspection, examination
Examples
The company has an annual audit.
The company has an annual audit.
The report is subject to a final audit.
The report is subject to a final audit.
Grammar Patterns
((an audit)) an official examination of accounts The company has an annual audit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inspection, review, examination
Etymology
From Latin 'auditus', a hearing, from 'audire' (to hear). Accounts were originally presented orally.
Memory Tips
An 'audit' is when someone comes to 'hear' your accounts.