as in scanning
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 auditing
This process begins by auditing current frameworks and processes to identify potential products.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Harris went straight to work auditing food holding zones, checking the temperature of the hot food, the cold food, and the fresh produce stored back in the cooler.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
That means auditing federal programs, cutting waste and duplication and tying funding to real, measurable results.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
At the time, Atlanta was auditing its retail business and conducting a fan data study, having dealt with revenue and product quality challenges under previous arrangements.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
Their carbon footprint has been calculated by external life-cycle assessment experts and published in a study verified by auditing firm EY.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The $23 million Inside Safe fraud case is just one example of the harm done to homeless residents and taxpayers when the controller is barred from auditing a program.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This is about more than just auditing the Legislature.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The opposition leaders also outlined key demands for credible elections, including the release of all political prisoners, restructuring the National Electoral Council and auditing the electoral registry to allow millions of Venezuelans abroad to vote.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Harris went straight to work auditing food holding zones, checking the temperature of the hot food, the cold food, and the fresh produce stored back in the cooler.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 19 May 2026
That means auditing federal programs, cutting waste and duplication and tying funding to real, measurable results.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
At the time, Atlanta was auditing its retail business and conducting a fan data study, having dealt with revenue and product quality challenges under previous arrangements.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
Their carbon footprint has been calculated by external life-cycle assessment experts and published in a study verified by auditing firm EY.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The $23 million Inside Safe fraud case is just one example of the harm done to homeless residents and taxpayers when the controller is barred from auditing a program.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
This is about more than just auditing the Legislature.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The opposition leaders also outlined key demands for credible elections, including the release of all political prisoners, restructuring the National Electoral Council and auditing the electoral registry to allow millions of Venezuelans abroad to vote.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditing
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Both states have passed legislation requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with DHS, and in Florida, even Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are now scanning Flock cameras to assist ICE.—
Gaby Del Valle,
The Verge,
29 May 2026
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The hamburger chain announced that on National Hamburger Day, Thursday, May 28, Whataburger Rewards members can order a medium order of fries and a medium drink, either online or by scanning the app in-store, and get a free Whataburger.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Police arrested nine girls after questioning students and reviewing CCTV footage that investigators say shows some students setting a fire inside the dormitory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Since arriving in Atlanta, conservators at Center for Puppetry Arts have been closely examining the nearly 900-pound figure to determine what restoration work may be needed before Kermit returns to public display.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Investigators in Chicago are examining issues connected to that left-leaning nonprofit organization American Future Republic, which Hoffman is listed as the president over, according to Influence Watch.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Beyond surveying medical experts for their study, Pope and Dhaliwal purchased turkesterone supplements from several different suppliers and found that their quality varied wildly.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Recruitment staff are surveying several options with a view to signing at least two, possibly three, players in the knowledge that the centre of the team has long needed a significant rebuild.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Other prevention methods include inspecting your home's wood foundation for unwanted gaps, cracks, or crevices, Crumbley says.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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The video then shows officers inspecting the semi-truck.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The guides are top-notch and tailor each driver to meet your wildlife-viewing goals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For skywatchers in or traveling to Manhattan during the next viewing opportunity, the east-to-west streets with the clearest viewing opportunities are 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 57th street.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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