audit
Translation
audit, inspection, examination
Examples
The company has an annual audit.
The company has an annual audit.
Grammar Patterns
((an audit)) ((of sth.)) an official inspection of an organization's accounts They conducted an audit of the company's finances.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inspection, review, examination, check
Etymology
From Latin 'auditus', a hearing, from 'audire' (to hear). Originally, accounts were presented orally for checking.
Memory Tips
An 'audit' is when someone comes to 'hear' your accounts and check if they are correct.