audit
noun
an official examination and verification of accounts and records, especially of financial accounts.
audits
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pluralof audit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof audit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
auditnounan official examination and verification of accounts and records, especially of financial accounts.
Example Sentences
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Most obviously, it’s exceedingly rare, as countless studies and state audits have found.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Larger manufacturers may have the advantage because they can afford dedicated production lines, international audits and the paperwork required to enter additional countries.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Misra argues that examination agencies need stronger governance through tighter procedures, regular audits, greater accountability and stricter enforcement.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“IRS audits are rare, so there is a belief that the huge potential reward is worth the low practical risk,” said Baker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The Fowls had held on to Fowl Manor over the years, surviving war, civil unrest, and several tax audits.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
