TechnologyJuly 13, 2026

auditability

/ˌɔːdɪtəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The capacity of a system or process to be systematically tracked, verified, and analyzed to ensure compliance and security.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'auditus' (hearing/official examination), combined with the English suffix '-ability' to denote the quality of being able to be audited.

In the news

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