tie out
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Meaning · English
To validate or check for accuracy; verify the balance of numbers or figures; audit
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The prior year's numbers can generally be tied out to previously published numbers, and applicable accounting systems are a good source to garner both the prior and current year numbers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tie out” mean?
To validate or check for accuracy; verify the balance of numbers or figures; audit
Is “tie out” formal or informal?
tie out is generally informal.