AUDIT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
attend academic courses without getting credit
Categories: Learn, Study, Read, Take
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
Example: audit accounts and tax returns
Categories: Analyze, Analyse, Study, Examine, Canvass, Canvas
Synonyms
Audited account, Scrutinise, Scrutinize, Audit, Inspect
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "audit" was borrowed from Latin audītus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.