tarkastus — meaning in English

English meaning

• audit noun An official, careful check of financial records or of a system to make sure everything is accurate and follows the rules.
• check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
• checkout noun The counter or area where customers pay for items in a shop.
• checkup noun A routine visit to a doctor or dentist to make sure everything is healthy.
• examination noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
• inspection noun A careful, close examination of something.
• muster verb To gather or summon up, especially strength, courage, or support.
• review noun A written or spoken evaluation of a book, film, product, or performance.
• revision noun The process of reviewing and correcting a piece of work, or the corrected version itself.
• screening noun A medical or background test carried out to detect problems early.
• scrutiny noun Close, careful examination or observation.
• survey noun A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people.
• sweep verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.

Senses

tarkastus is used for these senses in English:

• audit A judicial examination.
• audit An examination in general.
• audit An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures
• audit The result of such an examination, or an account as adjusted by auditors; final account.
• check An inspection or examination.
• checkout An inspection or investigation.
• checkup A routine visit to the doctor, dentist, or the like.
• checkup A routine inspection.

audit — full definition

1. noun An official, careful check of financial records or of a system to make sure everything is accurate and follows the rules.
2. verb To carry out such a check.
3. verb To attend a university course without earning credit for it.

check — full definition

1. noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
2. noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
3. noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
4. noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
5. verb To examine or verify something.

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