audit
Say it: AW-dit /ˈɔdɪt/ · noun
What “audit” means
An official, careful check of records or how things work.
More precisely: An official, detailed inspection of accounts or processes.
Example: “The annual audit found a few expense claims without receipts.”
When to use it
At work, when discussing a formal inspection of accounts, records or procedures. It suggests a thorough check against requirements.
Similar words
inspection, review, examination
Where it comes from
From Latin auditus, "a hearing."
Quick check
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