Audit
WordNet
noun
(1) A methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
"He made an audit of all the plants on his property"
"An energy efficiency audit"
"An email log audit"
(2) An inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
verb
(3) Attend academic courses without getting credit
(4) Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
"Audit accounts and tax returns"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- An examination in general.
- A judicial examination.
- 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
- National Assembly audit
- Spiritual counseling, which forms the core of Dianetics.
Verb
- 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
- To attend an academic class on a not-for-academic-credit basis.