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
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The audit period covered inspections and other data from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2023, though it was partially extended through August 2023, according to the OIG report.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 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
In the year following the audit’s release, a record 19 people died in San Diego jails.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
The audit period covered inspections and other data from April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2023, though it was partially extended through August 2023, according to the OIG report.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 11 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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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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For example, even Trump was shocked and in dismay when Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was allegedly considering allowing Musk into a high-level meeting to review our war plans against China, which happens to be a major source of Musk’s business.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Noun
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During cross examination, Abrego Garcia’s attorneys raised questions about possible conflicts of interest.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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On cross examination, defense attorneys introduced evidence showing Jane expressed gratitude for Combs during the trip.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 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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Researchers surveyed 666 individuals from various age and educational backgrounds to explore how often people rely on AI tools—and how that reliance affects their ability to think critically.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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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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Autonomous vehicles have drawn scrutiny from the government officials and independent groups like the Dawn Project, a computer safety advocacy company, which argues that Tesla's self-driving technology puts children in harm's way.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Greenfield spent time with the series participants like Shear in their home and school environments, and with the young people’s permission examined their social media accounts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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The report examines how, say, the cellphone is often giving a one-sided perspective of a story brimming with multiple angles and voices.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Sophisticated algorithms can scan entire genomes, mapping how thousands of tiny genetic variations interact.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The business scans for games, too, helping to create accurate, photo-realistic avatars of, for example, your favorite athletes.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 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,
9 June 2025
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Under requirements laid out by Congress, the FDA is required to inspect food facilities at specific intervals, benchmarks that government watchdogs have long faulted the agency for falling short of.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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