noun · verb · 15 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Scotland:/ˈɔdɪt/
rhymes with -ɔːdɪt
CMU ARPABET:AO1 D IH0 T
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1
noun
Meaning 1
A judicial examination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
noun
Meaning 2
An examination in general.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
noun
Meaning 3
An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
National Assembly audit
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noun
Meaning 4
The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
noun
Meaning 5
Spiritual counseling, which forms the core of Dianetics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Scientology, lifestyle, religion
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noun
Meaning 6
A general receptacle or receiver.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Examples
, "A Funeral Sermon" It [a little brook] paid to its common audit no more than the revenues of a little cloud.
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noun
Meaning 7
An audience; a hearing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
Meaning 8
To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court
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verb
Meaning 9
To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: business, finance
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verb
Meaning 10
To counsel spiritually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: Scientology, lifestyle, religion
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verb
Meaning 11
To attend an academic class without the opportunity to receive academic credit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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12
noun
Meaning 12
a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
he made an audit of all the plants on his property
an energy efficiency audit
an email log audit
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Broader terms: examination, scrutiny
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noun
Meaning 13
an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: audited account
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: accounting, accounting system, method of accounting
Narrower terms: financial audit, limited audit
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verb
Meaning 14
attend academic courses without getting credit
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: learn, study, read, take
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verb
Meaning 15
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
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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