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
Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The office, under her tenure, faced harsh criticism and was subject to a state audit in 2017.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 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
How To Get Started With BPO The first move toward improving efficiency with BPO is a granular process audit.
—Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The office, under her tenure, faced harsh criticism and was subject to a state audit in 2017.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 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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Two key reforms that DeSantis signed into law in 2022 are central to the dynamic: mandatory building inspections requiring immediate repairs, and mandatory reserve studies requiring associations to save for future maintenance.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The conclusion comes after an international research team reviewed artifacts recovered from Obłazowa Cave, one of Poland’s most important Paleolithic sites.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
26 June 2025
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The email, which was reviewed by CBS News, has a checklist — one item directed departing employees to turn in their badges and IT equipment issued by the State Department.—
Camilla Schick,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Italian law dictates that citizens over 80 must renew their license every two years and complete a medical examination that tests mental acuity.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
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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Trump has since promised to extend those tax cuts — the majority of which are due to expire at the end of 2025 — through a bill that passed the House in late May and is under close scrutiny in the Senate.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
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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Victor’s characters were magnetically awkward, their address was intimate and direct, and their creator scanned as a pretty weirdo with a tap on the discourse and on the possibilities of the contemporary internet.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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Researchers with the organization scanned 700 miles of Lake Michigan using sonar technology and used models to recreate the weather patterns that Flight 2501 would have encountered the night of the crash.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
28 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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But before checking for ripeness, start by inspecting the pineapple for any obvious signs of damage or spoilage, including bruising, soft spots, wrinkled skin, or dry, brown leaves.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
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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