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- pronunciation:
- aw
diht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination.
The company's accountant does a monthly audit of the sales receipts and expenditures. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
audits, auditing, audited |
| definition 1: |
to examine (records or accounts) so as to check accuracy.
The Internal Revenue Service will often audit a company or individual who claims a great number of deductions. |
| definition 2: |
to attend (a course at a school or college) for no credit.
I'm just auditing the course, so I won't be taking the exams. |
| related words: |
examine, inspect |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to examine records or accounts for accuracy.
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