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To audit is to analyze and evaluate something. (verb)

An example of someone doing an audit is an IRS official analyzing the accuracy of a tax return.

To audit is to go to a class without paying for it or receiving credit. (verb)

An example of someone who may audit a class is a college student who wants to see if she is interested in a certain topic.

An audit is the process of evaluation or analysis of something to determine its accuracy or safety, or is the document that declares the result of such an analysis or evaluation. (noun)

An example of an audit is a dean analyzing your credits to determine your eligibility for graduation.
An example of an audit is a written piece of paperwork outlining mistakes on your tax return.

See audit in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a formal, often periodic examination and checking of accounts or financial records to verify their correctness
a settlement or adjustment of accounts
an account thus examined and adjusted
a final statement of account by auditors
any thorough examination and evaluation of a problem

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to examine and check (accounts, claims, etc.)
to attend (a college course) simply to hear the lectures without receiving credit

See audit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ôˈdĭt)

noun

An examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy.
An adjustment or correction of accounts.
An examined and verified account.

verb au·dit·ed, au·dit·ing, au·dits

verb, transitive

To examine, verify, or correct the financial accounts of: Independent accountants audit the company annually. The IRS audits questionable income tax returns.
To attend (a course) without requesting or receiving academic credit.

verb, intransitive

To examine financial accounts.

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