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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
An audit by police into how license plate readers in the city have been used and who has gained access to them has revealed that more than one federal agency tapped into the network to view photos of license plates.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
My first act will be to audit the agency, cut waste, end cronyism, & make sure every dollar serves Texas farmers, ranchers, and consumers—not political insiders.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
After installation, go into your phone's settings and audit which apps have constant internet access, background activity rights or special device permissions.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
An audit by police into how license plate readers in the city have been used and who has gained access to them has revealed that more than one federal agency tapped into the network to view photos of license plates.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
But when the remote schooling era of the pandemic ended, the education field should have taken it as an opportune moment to audit digital use in classrooms, said David Stein, president of Montgomery County Education Association, a local teachers’ union in Maryland.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
My first act will be to audit the agency, cut waste, end cronyism, & make sure every dollar serves Texas farmers, ranchers, and consumers—not political insiders.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
Noun
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According to a statement from American Airlines, the plane was undergoing a routine inspection in Medellín when the damage to the aircraft was found.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bring proof of insurance and any required inspection documentation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, today, Luna and Chiron are supporting your efforts to review boundaries, discuss shared bills, and generally keep the focus on fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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East Coast Warehouse and Distribution, a logistics and warehousing service provider at the port that also serves as a centralized examination station (CES) for customs inspections, is also closed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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The leg was collected by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office Coroner's Unit and sent to a forensic pathologist for examination.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More than 970 suppliers from countries such as China, Bangladesh, and India, who were surveyed repeatedly, cited the importance of reliable forecasts and long-term visibility for capacity planning, efficiency, and innovation.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s in line with the forecasts of analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump, who has faced scrutiny over his own ties to Epstein and may be uncomfortable with the precedent of forcing a former president to testify, has expressed rare concern for the Clintons.—
STEVEN SLOAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company has faced scrutiny nationwide for its scale and the ease with which outside agencies and individuals can access sensitive, private data.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hungry customers — or more often, delivery drivers — walk up to a digital kiosk, scan a code, and a locker pops open, revealing each order readied for pickup.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, these moments feel like Lawson diving into convention to see what’s below the surface, scanning the depths of her influences to learn what can be made anew.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Remove your aloe from its pot and inspect the roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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