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
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
But until the audit is finished, Watson said, the money for the home renovations will remain frozen in an account controlled by the state.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Meinhold herself spent $3,130 on alcohol over the three-year period audited.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Still, Kipka knows that audit fatigue is a real phenomenon and that the industry has no appetite for another stand-alone tool.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
But until the audit is finished, Watson said, the money for the home renovations will remain frozen in an account controlled by the state.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Those include efforts to audit programs, the appointment of a top anti-fraud official and the shuttering of a housing program beset by fraud after several providers were charged in federal fraud cases.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Meinhold herself spent $3,130 on alcohol over the three-year period audited.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
Noun
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On March 5, CBP officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, came across a 2021 Peterbilt tractor headed toward Mexico, and selected the vehicle and driver for inspection.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Obama signed a deal with Iran to allow for inspection of its nuclear facilities, which Iran complied with 100%.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His natural curiosity and deep love for the art inform his studies; each performance is informed by careful examination of several recordings and intentional questions about interpretation.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors also showed jurors bullets and fragments that were removed from the president's body during the examination.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Of the 1,234 residents surveyed by mail, phone and online in the fall of 2025, a little less than half, 48%, were satisfied with the overall quality of life in Cincinnati, down from 65% in 2023.—
Carl Weiser,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
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The authors pointed out the findings are limited by the use of electronic health records and survey data to determine disease status, which could leave room for error.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For a refresher, the grand jury noted that supervisors obscured the raise, which boosted their pay above the governor’s, from public scrutiny.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Problems are piling up, including disputes over how markets are resolved and scrutiny over whether traders with inside information could profit from sensitive events.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The exemption dismisses the need for a full environmental review, which usually includes an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) requiring more study of possible effects on other species, examining alternative options, as well as a formal, public hearing process.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The right lane was shut down as emergency crews worked the scene and investigators began examining the circumstances of the crash.—
Michael Cuviello,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Weeks earlier, the same two employees told the I‑Team they had been hired to open mail and scan documents and were unaware of the fraud allegations or arrest of the man who ran the company.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bomb squad members scanned both bags with an X-ray and found the white bag contained wiring characteristic of an explosive device, according to the complaint.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ductwork and heating, ventilation and air conditioning have all been inspected and approved.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pelath inspected river conditions following Tuesday night’s violent storms.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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