as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
an energy audit of our house showed that we were losing lots of heat and needed to upgrade the insulation
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as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
audited the equipment to make sure that everything was in working order
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Recent Examples of audit
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The audit period covered inspections and other data from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2023, though it was partially extended through August 2023, according to the OIG report.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
When asked by Collins why the administration thinks TRIO isn't worth the investment, McMahon answered that the department of education lacks the ability to audit TRIO, to make sure the federal funding is being used appropriately.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 4 June 2025
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Noun
In the year following the audit’s release, a record 19 people died in San Diego jails.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The audit period covered inspections and other data from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2023, though it was partially extended through August 2023, according to the OIG report.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
Verb
The portions of the bill that will remain intact reduce the number of campaigns that can be audited post-election from 50% to 20% and require they be completed in one year.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
When asked by Collins why the administration thinks TRIO isn't worth the investment, McMahon answered that the department of education lacks the ability to audit TRIO, to make sure the federal funding is being used appropriately.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
Noun
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This component classifies requests and forwards to the WAF just the ones needing inspection, such as dynamic content requests, and offloads the WAF by caching responses.—
Alexander Krizhanovsky,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The most recent audit found that the commission needs to complete its limited inspections, which are less thorough checks in between larger comprehensive inspections, and update its processes for evaluating and scheduling jail inspections.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
Verb
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That includes thoroughly reviewing and discussing the extensive safety and efficacy data of the vaccines, the balance of their benefits and harms, equity considerations, and the feasibility and resource implications of their removal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Kobach said that the policies violate parents’ rights under the U.S. Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, which protects student records from public distribution and gives parents the right to amend, inspect or review those records.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Noun
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That hasn’t, however, extended to a deep examination of last season’s Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2025
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An extensive review of commercial reports and academic papers providing measures of the size of the sports industry, coupled with an examination of how other industries were sized, provided a number of helpful ideas for building a model that captured the broad expanse of the global sports industry.—
Dennis Howard,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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In 2024 data, there were 2,820 software developers surveyed, and in 2023, there were 3,020.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2025
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But independents don’t like it so far, and even Republicans surveyed narrowly see the bill’s tax policies as not beneficial to their family.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Michael Proctor says crude texts 'don't define me as a person' Proctor's personal text messages, many of which expressed crude comments about Read, came under scrutiny during the first trial.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Still, at a time when America’s global leadership is under growing scrutiny, particularly in the eyes of the Global South, presenting itself as a voice of restraint in the Iran conflict may already count as a symbolic win for Beijing.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Gi-hun examines Jun-hee’s swollen ankle, which seems impossible to jump on.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The Congress must thoroughly examine this decision by the Supreme Court to find ways to legislate and protect the Constitutional right to citizenship for all those born in America.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Sophisticated algorithms can scan entire genomes, mapping how thousands of tiny genetic variations interact.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The business scans for games, too, helping to create accurate, photo-realistic avatars of, for example, your favorite athletes.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2025
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The new law also requires school buses to be inspected every 12 months or 50,000 miles and have fire extinguishers and first aid kits on board.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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