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Audit Trail

/ˈɔː.dɪt treɪl/noun
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An audit trail is a chronological sequence of records that documents the history of actions, transactions, or events in a system, allowing for verification and reconstruction of what occurred. This tool is crucial for maintaining accountability in fields like finance and IT, helping to detect fraud or errors while adapting to modern digital environments where it's often automated for real-time tracking.

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