Definition of audit

Overview of noun audit

The noun audit has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) audited account, audit

(an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA)

2. audit

(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")

Overview of verb audit

The verb audit has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect

(examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; "audit accounts and tax returns")

2. audit

(attend academic courses without getting credit)