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Definition audit in American English

audit verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɔdɪt/
1

to officially examine the financial or tax records of a company, organization, or person to see that they are accurate

Example

The Directors submit their report to the shareholders, together with the audited financial statements for the year.

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2

to examine something carefully, especially to decide on its effectiveness

Example

A committee will audit the department's performance.

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3

to go regularly to class for a college course without asking for or receiving credit for taking the course

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Definition audit in American English