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Audit

Verb / ˈɔ:dɪt / Another word for audit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An official inspection of an individual's or organization's accounts.

Synonyms & similar words

auditedaccount inspect scrutinize scrutinise examination review inspection scrutiny analysis evaluation assessment check probe survey inventory stocktaking monitoring supervision oversight accounting bookkeeping reckoning verification fact-finding

Synonyms by register

Formal

examination inspection review scrutiny

Informal

check-up look-over once-over

Literary

reckoning inquisition

Antonyms

neglect ignore overlook disregard skip bypass

Common collocations

  • conduct an audit
  • internal audit
  • external audit
  • financial audit
  • perform an audit
  • audit report
  • audit trail
  • audit committee

Word family

noun audit
verb audit
adjective auditory
adverb auditorily

Usage note

The word 'audit' is most commonly used in a financial or accounting context. While it can refer to any formal examination, using it for casual checks might sound overly serious.

Example sentences

  1. The auditors checked the company's financial records.
  2. The government ordered an audit of the tax returns.
  3. The audit found errors in the accounting system.
  4. The company passed the audit with flying colors.
  5. The audit trail showed who had accessed the sensitive data.

Quotes

  • Audit is where all the fun is. - Donald Rumsfeld
  • Auditors are those who arrive after the battle and bayonet the wounded. - Unknown
  • An audit is not a bad thing; it's an opportunity. - Richard J. Dorney

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