audit trail

noun

: a record of a sequence of events (such as actions performed by a computer) from which a history may be reconstructed

Examples of audit trail in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When compliance is embedded into the development process itself, key artifacts and audit trails are generated automatically. Erez Kaminski, STAT, 26 July 2024 This transparency reduces the risk of fraud and provides a clear audit trail. Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 12 June 2024 Enhanced Security: Electronic records management systems pack robust security features like encryption, access controls, and audit trails, keeping sensitive info safe from unauthorized access or tampering. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 Compliance: Electronic records management ensures compliance with regulations by providing audit trails, version control, and retention schedules, lowering the risk of penalties due to non-compliance. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for audit trail 

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audit trail was in 1954

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“Audit trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audit%20trail. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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