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
The steps include auditing background checks when necessary and implementing a new visitor access system, according to the statement.
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nearly nine in ten Americans support auditing all government spending to root it out.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, where Trameri works, offers Indianapolis residents help with auditing their energy use, finding utility bill relief and weatherizing their homes.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
These investigators aren’t auditing home office deductions.
—Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Buying healthy food with SNAP and auditing Kentucky's Medicaid program are among recommendations several task forces made for the legislative session.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The coalition backing the measure also proposes that an 11-member citizen oversight committee be in charge of auditing how the new revenue gets spent.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
To expand this database, Oritain investigates production areas, collects samples on the ground and analyzes them in advanced labs to ensure high performance rates before the data is cleared for auditing.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
In response, Colorado's Department of Motor Vehicles paused its program and is now auditing more than 1,700 non-domicile licenses issued in the state.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nearly nine in ten Americans support auditing all government spending to root it out.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, where Trameri works, offers Indianapolis residents help with auditing their energy use, finding utility bill relief and weatherizing their homes.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
These investigators aren’t auditing home office deductions.
—Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Buying healthy food with SNAP and auditing Kentucky's Medicaid program are among recommendations several task forces made for the legislative session.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The coalition backing the measure also proposes that an 11-member citizen oversight committee be in charge of auditing how the new revenue gets spent.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
To expand this database, Oritain investigates production areas, collects samples on the ground and analyzes them in advanced labs to ensure high performance rates before the data is cleared for auditing.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
In response, Colorado's Department of Motor Vehicles paused its program and is now auditing more than 1,700 non-domicile licenses issued in the state.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditing
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Victor looked up, scanning the windows, and saw a large black beast standing on the curb outside.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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But under the new policy rolling out this summer, customers will also be able to tip when paying with a credit card for mobile orders and when scanning and paying at the register.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Routine wellness visits typically involve monitoring blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, as well as reviewing family history and individual risk factors for certain illnesses.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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By examining brain tissue removed in such surgeries, a team led by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has identified mutations in genes that control the growth of neurons, including one affecting an enzyme that is important in cell proliferation.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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This makes examining blood vessels and oxygen levels potential biomarkers that could improve breast cancer diagnosis.—
Quing Zhu,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Maritime archaeologists from the Danish Viking Ship Museum found the ship, which was sunk during the the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801, while surveying the site on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor ahead of the construction of an artificial island.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Marine archaeologists began surveying the area late last year, targeting a spot thought to match the flagship's final position.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Afroman then released a song about the raid, with a music video including footage of the officers tearing apart his home and inspecting a lemon pound cake that was in his kitchen.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The contract also calls for identifying, inspecting and reprogramming all existing security devices based on their specific type and location.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Members of Hansen's family — his wife, Catherine, and their son, Devon — are in the viewing gallery at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nothing compares to cherry blossom season in Japan, where entire days are spent picnicking under the blooms (there's even a word for flower viewing, hanami).—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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