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Added 9 October 2026

audit

/ˈɔːdɪt/ noun

Latin root: audītus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about audit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

An inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA.
A methodical examination or review of a condition or situation.
he made an audit of all the plants on his property

verb

Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification.
audit accounts and tax returns
Attend academic courses without getting credit.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin audītus, from audiō (“to hear”). The sense of examine is because examinations were originally presented orally, and the examiner listened.

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