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English noun: audit

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


Synonymsaudited account


Broader (hypernym)accounting, accounting system, method of accounting


Narrower (hyponym)financial audit, limited audit


Part holonymbottom line

2. audit (act) a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation


SamplesHe made an audit of all the plants on his property.
An energy efficiency audit.
An email log audit.


Broader (hypernym)examination, scrutiny


English verb: audit

1. audit (cognition) examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification


SamplesAudit accounts and tax returns.


Synonymsinspect, scrutinise, scrutinize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, examine, study

2. audit (cognition) attend academic courses without getting credit


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)learn, read, study, take









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