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Meaning of audits

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

audits

Pronunciation:/ɔː.dɪts/

noun

Definitions

  1. A judicial examination.

  2. An examination in general.

  3. An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures

    Example: National Assembly audit

  4. The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.

verb

Definitions

  1. To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).

    Example: to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court

  2. To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes

  3. To counsel spiritually.

  4. To attend an academic class on a not-for-academic-credit basis.