Definition

A person or organization that is being examined or evaluated during an audit process.

Example

The auditee provided all the necessary documents for the financial review.

Conversation

Did you hear about the auditee in the last audit meeting?

Yeah, I heard they had some issues with their financial records.

It must be stressful being the auditee under those circumstances.

For sure! I wouldn’t want to be in their position right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Auditee → It is formed from "audire" (meaning to hear) and the suffix "-tee" (indicating a person who is the subject of an action). The word "auditee" refers to a person who is being heard or examined, particularly in an audit context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is being 'heard' ('audire') during an examination or audit — that's what an auditee is.

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