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
John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The amount was determined from an audit report conducted by the Indiana State Board of Accounts in February 2024.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Many companies not required by law are being pressured by customers, shareholders and other stakeholders to produce audited environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports, especially those in mining and extraction.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
These boards adopt two practices: a) Integrate AI into the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program through regular updates and reviews of the risks associated with AI, both through audit or risk committees and the full board.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The amount was determined from an audit report conducted by the Indiana State Board of Accounts in February 2024.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Records show the Child Welfare Services office has not been formally audited in more than a decade.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Many companies not required by law are being pressured by customers, shareholders and other stakeholders to produce audited environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports, especially those in mining and extraction.
—Brendon Grunewald, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two of the area's restaurants received a score of 89 or lower on initial inspections.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The initial, pre-construction assessment, published in 2019, surveyed 435 adults living in the neighborhoods impacted by the project, representing 1,629 household members of all ages.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This includes everything from surveying and certifying nursing homes to assisting Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries and overseeing contracts or extra payments to rural ambulance providers.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That high number of deaths has prompted public scrutiny, including by those who have lost loved ones from chases.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Although no policies were violated, auditors recommended stronger vetting for revenue-generating contracts, which often escape scrutiny.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The New Content Economy, examining the evolving landscape of creators, media, and emerging technologies.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Skordeles said some private sources economists examine include freight data from ports and railroads, industry group data from organizations like the National Association of Realtors, and earnings reports from public companies.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are many phone apps that shoppers can use in the grocery store to scan product barcodes and gauge how healthy food items are, like Yuka, Bobby Approved and Fooducate.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In seconds, anyone in the room can join the fun simply by scanning a QR code.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, eastern Poland, on September 10, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Customs officials inspecting an overseas shipment arriving in Oklahoma discovered an ancient artifact initially thought to be a weapon, federal officials say.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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