Synonyms of audits

audits 1 of 2

noun

plural of audit

as in inspections

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inspections
• examinations
• surveys
• scrutinies
• scans
• reviews
• checks
• checkups
• investigations
• analyses
• views
• studies
• look-sees
• researches
• goings-over
• explorations
• dissections
• assays
• probes
• interrogations
• reinspections
• deconstructions
• inquisitions
• observations
• resurveys
• rechecks
• surveillances
• perusals
• close-ups
• watches
• trial runs
• checkouts
• test-drives
• once-overs

audits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of audit

as in surveys

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

audited the equipment to make sure that everything was in working order

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surveys
• reviews
• scans
• examines
• inspects
• views
• checks (out)
• oversees
• scrutinizes
• watches
• analyzes
• goes over
• studies
• notices
• cons
• investigates
• researches
• explores
• probes
• overlooks
• dissects
• peruses
• combs
• pores (over)
• observes
• parses
• categorizes
• delves (into)
• classifies
• resurveys
• reinspects
• picks over
• plumbs
• rereviews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glances (at or over)
• misses
• skims

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of audits

Noun

The traditional compliance framework operates through periodic audits, which are done monthly, quarterly or annually. — Ramachander Rao Thallada, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026

The controller’s office conducts audits, tracks city spending and issues financial reports intended to provide oversight of government operations. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026

The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable. — Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026

The Next Level Apparel partner also contends that ongoing testing programs are more effective at catching substitution risks as supply chains shift over time, particularly compared with periodic audits or one-time reviews. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026

The Single Friendly Church Network found that when congregations conducted demographic audits, many were surprised by the results. — Peter McGraw, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026

Independent audits verify the metals exist Another important safeguard built into the gold IRA storage system is independent auditing. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

Verb

As these legal complaints shake out, and UC Davis audits its own processes, former members of UC Davis’ championship-winning equestrian team are figuring out how to move forward. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

In Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, workers report intimidation, surveillance and firing threats to suppress organizing—all tactics that audits routinely miss. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026

Additionally, banks need strict data governance that audits data use and AI recommendations for accuracy and fairness. — Eric Bierry, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026