audit

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Audit' means to thoroughly review or examine something, usually financial records or systems. Like if you're checking all the money in your piggy bank.

Examples in Different Contexts

Some artists 'audit' art classes to enhance their skills without seeking academic credit.

Practice Scenarios

Sustainability

Scenario:

Our carbon footprint is higher than desired. We need to identify ways to reduce it.

Response:

Perhaps we should contract an external auditor for a carbon footprint audit.

Tech

Scenario:

There have been several system breaches lately. We need to ensure the security of our data.

Response:

Should we conduct a security audit to prevent future system breaches?