I. ˈȯ-dət noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin auditus act of hearing, from audire
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
b. : the final report of an audit
2. : a methodical examination and review
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1. : to perform an audit of or for
audit the books
audit the company
2. : to attend (a course) without working for or expecting to receive formal credit
• au·dit·abil·i·ty ˌȯ-də-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• au·dit·able -ˌȯ-di-tə-bəl adjective
• au·dit·ee ˌȯ-də-ˈtē noun