Synonyms of audit

audit 1 of 2

noun

ˈȯ-dət 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspection
• examination
• survey
• scrutiny
• scan
• review
• view
• analysis
• checkup
• investigation
• check
• study
• research
• look-see
• exploration
• going-over
• probe
• dissection
• assay
• deconstruction
• interrogation
• reinspection
• inquisition
• observation
• surveillance
• perusal
• resurvey
• recheck
• trial run
• close-up
• watch
• checkout
• test-drive
• once-over

audit

2 of 2

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• review
• survey
• examine
• scan
• inspect
• view
• check (out)
• scrutinize
• analyze
• oversee
• watch
• go over
• study
• investigate
• con
• explore
• notice
• research
• overlook
• dissect
• probe
• peruse
• observe
• pore (over)
• parse
• comb
• classify
• delve (into)
• categorize
• reinspect
• plumb
• pick over
• resurvey
• rereview

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• skim
• miss
• glance (at or over)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of audit

Noun

As the temperatures begin to drop, do an audit of your windows and doors to make sure they are properly sealed. — Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Nov. 2026

Alignment can also reduce duplicative audits, freeing up resources that companies can direct toward addressing underlying labor issues and improving conditions for workers. — Orine D’souza, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Verb

The company said Jim Halverson audited the proof, while Phiala Shanahan provided comments on its Lean formalisation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Donalds has promised to cut property taxes, lower insurance rates, cut housing costs and audit all government spending. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026