<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an official examination and verification of accounts and records, especially of financial accounts.</li><li>a report or statement reflecting an audit; a final statement of account.</li><li>the inspection or examination of a building or other facility to evaluate or improve its appropriateness, safety, efficiency, or the like: An energy audit can suggest ways to reduce home fuel bills.</li><li>Archaic: a judicial hearing.</li><li>Obsolete: an audience.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to make an audit of; examine (accounts, records, etc.) for purposes of verification: The accountants audited the company's books at the end of the fiscal year.</li><li>to attend (classes, lectures, etc.) as an auditor.</li><li>to make an audit of (a building or other facility) to evaluate or improve its safety, efficiency, or the like.</li><li>(used without object) to examine and verify an account or accounts by reference to vouchers.</li></ul>