AUDITING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Even though so many seniors are being victimized, Florida did not provide any additional funding for the Office of Financial Regulation charged with enforcement and auditing thousands of machines. — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 Graylin said that China regularly audits AI models and could share knowledge from hundreds of audits, since the US has only just begun auditing AI. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 California is already trying to formalize a broader AI-auditing ecosystem. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026 Where To Start Start by auditing your current AI voice against your brand. — Pete Hanlon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Local election officials have detailed processes for auditing the accuracy of the vote after ballots are tallied. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The department has been auditing the system monthly since the beginning of 2026, even though department policy requires only annual audits. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 As a condition, the deal calls for the sharing of aggregated data with all personally identifiable information removed and specifies that the information should be used for delivering and auditing healthcare services. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 19 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

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Aaron Roy, the developer of ingredient-scanning app GlutenOrNot, said.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Therapists begin facials with face-scanning wands and other probes, to measure your lipid shield, pigmentation, hydration and elasticity, and then cater their approach to the precise needs of your skin in that moment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of scanning

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Before deciding on a new limit, the CFPB recommends reviewing recent checking and credit card activity to get an accurate picture of current spending.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
For a normal release, reviewing results like these would take weeks.

— Kevin Roose, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of reviewing

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Oklahoma Voice provides original, objective reporting examining the intersection of policy, impact and power.

— Dara Kass, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
The opportunity to study both cuts side by side is invaluable for Kubrick enthusiasts — and instructive for film students interested in examining what drastically different effects the same footage can yield.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of examining

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The nominees represent a range of exhibitions, artists, and curatorial approaches, surveying the best in the art world during the eligibility cycle of August 1, 2025–July 31, 2026.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of surveying

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Traditional secure email gateways and web proxies rely on inspecting SMTP traffic or forcing browser sessions through corporate network tunnels.

— Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
California Highway Patrol was assessing the threat and inspecting the construction site.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspecting

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Independent creators capture 42%–43% of sports viewing hours on YouTube in Korea and Thailand, while league and club channels take 10%–19%.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The extensive wellness area is built into the rocks with a series of open-air mezzanines, treatment rooms, shady sea-viewing spots and plunge pools.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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