audit

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

A formal examination of accounts or processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Example Sentences

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

The company hired an external firm to audit its financial statements.

Example Expressions

audit trail

Synonyms

examine, inspect, review, check, inspection, examination, assessment, evaluation

Entry 1

examine, inspect, review, check

Entry 2

inspection, examination, review, assessment, evaluation

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, neglect, trust

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, neglect, trust

Entry 2

neglect, ignore, overlook

Collocations

audit accounts, audit company, audit process, audit records, audit system, financial audit, internal audit, external audit, audit report, audit committee

Entry 1

audit accounts, audit company, audit process, audit records, audit system

Entry 2

financial audit, internal audit, external audit, audit report, audit committee