audit

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  1. noun An examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy.
  2. noun An adjustment or correction of accounts.
  3. noun An examined and verified account.
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  • "We are in the process of analyzing water flow as it goes through our system, but this audit is a good start in projecting the cost of upgrading the whole system," said Arletta Scott Williams, Alcosan executive director. —  post-gazette.com - News
  • The net result of a recovery audit is an instant improvement in cash flow as it discovers missing profits and acts to gain their recovery and this acts towards keeping the 'bottom-line' healthy. —  Tips and Answers
  • The HSE audit, which is based on a questionnaire, includes detailed information on complaints and allegations of child sexual abuse against members of the clergy. —  Independent.ie - Frontpage RSS Feed
  • The ISPCC said it was concerned that the audit was unable to obtain all the information initially set out in the audit, as this left many important questions unanswered. —  IrishHealth.com
  • Hine noted, however, that as an administrator she recognizes the audit is a look at what's not working or needs improvement, purely from a management perspective. —  Whitehorsestar.com News
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  1. Middle English (influenced by auditor, auditor), from Latin audītus, a hearing, from past participle of audīre, to hear; see au- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Latin auditus, a hearing, from audire, past participle auditus, hear: see audient.
  2. from audit, n.
 

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