audited
|aud-i-ted|
/ˈɔːdɪt/
(audit)
financial examination
Etymology
'audit' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'auditus', where 'aud-' meant 'to hear' (from the verb 'audire').
'audit' changed from Latin 'auditus' (a hearing) into Anglo-Norman/Old French forms (e.g. 'audite') and entered Middle English as 'audit' meaning a hearing or examination, eventually becoming the modern English 'audit'.
Initially, it meant 'a hearing' or 'what is heard'; over time it shifted to mean 'a formal examination or inspection' (especially of accounts) and now commonly denotes official checking or verification.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'audit' (to examine or inspect financial accounts, records, or procedures).
The firm's accounts were audited last month by an independent auditor.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle form of 'audit' (to attend a course informally, without receiving credit).
She audited several philosophy classes while deciding on her major.
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Adjective 1
having been officially examined or reviewed (often used of accounts, statements, or processes).
The audited financial statements were released to shareholders.
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Last updated: 2025/09/13 23:11