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audit

Definition

  • noun: a complete and careful examination of the financial records of a business or person
  • noun: a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
  • verb: to check the financial records of (a business or person)
  • verb: to perform an audit of or for
  • synonyms: accountancy, accounting, analysis

Examples

  • Our local power company will perform an energy 'audit' [='survey, inspection'] of our house.

  • Investigators called for an 'audit' [='review, analysis'] of flight safety standards.

  • You will need all your records if you are selected for 'audit' by the IRS.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Mr. Chairman... ...the Vatican Bank feels that international immobiliare... ...will be safe in Mr. Corleone's hands. ...subject to audit and final ratification, which must take place in Rome. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Michael Corleone. Dad? Tony says that I'm a front for the foundation. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III