English noun: audit | |||
1. | audit (possession) an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA | ||
Synonyms | audited account | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accounting, accounting system, method of accounting | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | financial audit, limited audit | ||
Part holonym | bottom line | ||
2. | audit (act) a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation | ||
Samples | He 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 | ||
Samples | Audit accounts and tax returns. | ||
Synonyms | inspect, scrutinise, scrutinize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, examine, study | ||
2. | audit (cognition) attend academic courses without getting credit | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | learn, read, study, take | ||