auditable

Definition

Capable of being examined, verified, or traced by an independent party to ensure accuracy, compliance, or transparency.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'audire' (to hear), referring to the historical practice of 'hearing' the accounts of an organization. It evolved through Middle French and Latin into modern English to describe any process or record subject to verification.

In the news

In the article, an 'auditable' trail refers to the requirement for the committee to show a clear, transparent record of how and why decisions were made to restore trust in the institution.

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