auditing

verb

present participle of audit
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 strategic move aims to provide enterprises with a unified solution for finding, running, authorizing, and auditing AI agent tools, crucial for production deployments. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Law enforcement agencies have recently been auditing their license plate reader systems, which investigators can search to locate vehicles surveilled by one of the many cameras posted along Georgia’s roadways. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The reversal pillar includes auditing YMCA tax filings and possibly considering a legal case. — Chase Jordan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 Struck demonstrated the tool auditing quarter-end materials to catch discrepancies between board decks and actuals. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Likely influenced by her father, who was a prominent mathematician at the time, Noether began auditing mathematics classes at the University of Erlangen. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 June 2026 The other mandates a more stringent process for auditing state programs funded by new taxes. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Given the difficulty of auditing the citizenship of every Claude user with access to Fable 5 or Mythos 5, Anthropic immediately cut off access to both models pending a resolution of the government’s directive. — Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 22 June 2026 Kates recommends starting by auditing what consumers are currently paying for. — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditing
  1. scanning
  2. reviewing
  3. examining
  4. surveying
  5. inspecting
  6. viewing
Verb
  • Video later released by police showed the shooter walking inside and scanning the open gift shop.
    — Mark Dee August 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s robots build a picture of the world by scanning their surroundings and stitching pixels together into a map.
    — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of scanning
Verb
  • There had been a check and balance to the power of board dismissal, with the SEC reviewing exclusion decisions.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While reviewing Clancy’s cellphone records, her defense attorney pointed to multiple internet searches related to caring for and playing with children, including queries about trampolines and kids’ movies.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • The next phase will include examining more types and grades of iron ore, since the Iron Range contains a wide variety of resources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • European governments are now examining a range of measures to mitigate the impact of heatwaves and low river levels on nuclear power plants.
    — , CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of examining
Verb
  • The National Weather Service remains on site in Illinois and Indiana, surveying storm damage and looking to identify any other tornadoes.
    — Albert Ramon, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Meteorologist Scott Baker said the weather service was surveying damage Tuesday for more information, including confirmation of more tornadoes.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of surveying
Verb
  • After inspecting her home and speaking with Hamann's other children, state social workers closed her case.
    — Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Kim Won Jin / AFP via Getty Images Another article recalled Kim visiting a pickled seafood factory at the time amid soaring temperatures, portraying him inspecting sweltering fermentation rooms while stressing food quality and hygiene.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspecting
Verb
  • Most visitors are likely to watch from hotels, Nile cruise ships or riverside viewing areas rather than iconic sites such as Karnak Temple or Luxor Temple, where access is likely to be restricted.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Vuong’s photographs are displayed rather conventionally on the gallery walls, but the viewing experience is enhanced by images of his that have been printed on cloth banners that hang in the center of the space.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of viewing

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