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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

  • (..) non-disclosure agreement." Hmm. Take your time. Read it over. "The signee agrees to regular data audit "with unlimited access, "to confirm that no disclosure "of information has taken place (..)
    2014 Ex Machina