1. (n.) An audience; a hearing.

2. (n.) An examination in general; a judicial examination.

3. (n.) The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.

4. (n.) A general receptacle or receiver.

5. (v. t.) To examine and adjust, as an account or accounts; as, to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court.

6. (v. i.) To settle or adjust an account.

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