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
Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Hanlon also serves on the board of directors for Federated Hermes Inc. and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and is the chair of the audit committee for Penn State Health.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
Luke Xie, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Additionally, 90 percent of the firm’s footwear leather finishing tanneries were audited by the Leather Working Group.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
During regular elections, OCROV also conducts a risk-limiting audit for certain contests that are wholly within Orange County.
—Dorothy Elder, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Hanlon also serves on the board of directors for Federated Hermes Inc. and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and is the chair of the audit committee for Penn State Health.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
Every unit can be audited on a public ledger, reducing the opacity that plagues traditional finance.
—Luke Xie, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Additionally, 90 percent of the firm’s footwear leather finishing tanneries were audited by the Leather Working Group.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
Noun
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See the entire database of restaurant inspections here.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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In 2017, Davidson undertook a two-year examination of the college’s ties to slavery and racist policies by the college’s Commission on Race and Slavery.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Sure enough, on closer examination, it was confirmed that the mirror was made from Webster Sterling silver and, based on online listings and previous auction prices, is potentially worth anywhere between $75 and $200.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The poll surveyed 500 likely Democratic primary voters from October 21-25 and used the online Pollfish panel.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Brunty-Barojas stood with one hand on her hip, surveying the bags of toys and clothes in the garage.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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The operation has sparked growing scrutiny over federal tactics.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the military strikes have attracted scrutiny from both sides of the aisle as questions swirl about their legality.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This article is part of our Fast Lane Living series, examining the inner workings (practical and luxurious) of Formula One’s traveling circus.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Public Utilities Board in Singapore pilots this method, and Japan examines PRO integration at coastal industrial locations where existing processes offer operational advantages.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This can enable them to scan packages, follow turn-by-turn walking directions and capture proof of delivery all without needing to use a smartphone.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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The glasses will allow drivers to scan packages, following detailed walking directions, and document proof-of-delivery without their phones.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the artifacts while inspecting parcels enroute from overseas shippers to private collectors, including a person in Edgewater, Maryland.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Have your heating unit inspected annually.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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