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
Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 18 July 2025
The report, Future of Work with AI Agents, offers the most granular audit yet of how worker sentiment, task complexity, and technical feasibility collide in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
The department’s plan going forward will be to audit those contracts and expenditures as they are reported to the Legislature, Noonan said.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Noun
When an audit last year found Atlanta firefighters were using pick-up trucks because so many of their rigs were out of service, the city earmarked $18m to bolster its fleet.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 18 July 2025
The report, Future of Work with AI Agents, offers the most granular audit yet of how worker sentiment, task complexity, and technical feasibility collide in the age of artificial intelligence.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Verb
State law requires the state Auditor General to audit all expenditures and contracts during any state of emergency that extends beyond a year — yet not a single audit has been conducted.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2025
The department’s plan going forward will be to audit those contracts and expenditures as they are reported to the Legislature, Noonan said.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
Noun
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But within months of closing came the building’s 50-year inspection.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Serious health violations were identified during today's health inspection.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Only a little over half use AI to review campaign performance, meaning many miss out on real-time feedback that could improve future results.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The rooms come with binoculars to encourage you to cozy up and survey the Pacific for whales, dolphins, songbirds and more.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The meeting was the second time the board sought to address the policy, after a meeting in April was abruptly cancelled following national scrutiny aimed at the Rutherford County's policy.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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Secondly, regulatory scrutiny and antitrust actions are considerable concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Their main goal was to examine an area of the river where a magnet fisherman had found an anchor.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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This study examines the ratio of the income floor for the top 20% of earners to the income ceiling for the bottom 20% of earners.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Most brands have little to no mechanism to scan for anecdotes and outliers.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some all-in-one printers can also scan for digital copies or make photocopies while also printing normally.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Outside lines connecting the propane tank to the home are inspected by the installation company, but the name of that company is not listed in city records, Holman said.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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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,
29 July 2025
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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