audit
A systematic and independent examination of records, processes, or performance to ensure accuracy and compliance. While primarily a noun or verb, it functions as an adjective in professional contexts to describe things related to this official inspection process.
例文
3 / 5I conducted a thorough audit of my pantry to clear out any expired items before the holidays.
I performed a detailed check of my food storage to remove old items.
The ministry has requested a comprehensive audit of the proposed environmental regulations.
The government department asked for a complete official review of the new nature rules.
Let's do a quick audit of our camping gear tonight so we don't forget the tent pegs tomorrow.
Let's check our camping equipment quickly tonight to make sure we have everything.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Audio'. In ancient times, financial accounts were read aloud to officials who 'heard' (Latin: audire) the results to verify them.
クイックテスト
The board of directors reviewed the ______ findings to ensure the company met all safety regulations.
正解!
正解は: a
例文
I conducted a thorough audit of my pantry to clear out any expired items before the holidays.
everydayI performed a detailed check of my food storage to remove old items.
The ministry has requested a comprehensive audit of the proposed environmental regulations.
formalThe government department asked for a complete official review of the new nature rules.
Let's do a quick audit of our camping gear tonight so we don't forget the tent pegs tomorrow.
informalLet's check our camping equipment quickly tonight to make sure we have everything.
The academic journal requires an audit of the data collection methods used in the sociolinguistic study.
academicThe scholarly publication needs a formal verification of how the research data was gathered.
The annual audit report revealed that the firm had maintained exemplary transparency in its offshore accounts.
businessThe yearly financial inspection document showed the company was very honest about its foreign money.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
subject to audit
liable to be officially inspected at any time
clean audit
an inspection that finds no errors or illegalities
audit committee
a group responsible for overseeing financial reporting
よく混同される語
An audition is a trial performance for an entertainer, whereas an audit is a systematic check of records.
使い方のコツ
When used as an adjective (attributive noun), 'audit' describes nouns related to the inspection process, such as 'audit fees' or 'audit findings'. It implies a level of rigor and formality higher than a simple 'check' or 'list'.
よくある間違い
Learners often use 'audit' for any simple checking of a list, but it should be reserved for systematic or official reviews. Do not confuse the word with 'auditory', which relates to the sense of hearing.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the word 'Audio'. In ancient times, financial accounts were read aloud to officials who 'heard' (Latin: audire) the results to verify them.
語源
Derived from the Latin 'auditus', meaning 'a hearing', because accounts were originally presented orally.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western cultures, a 'tax audit' is a common source of anxiety, representing a rigorous government scrutiny of personal or corporate finances.
クイックテスト
The board of directors reviewed the ______ findings to ensure the company met all safety regulations.
正解!
正解は: a
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