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
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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
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Recent Examples of audits
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 administration has since tried to narrow that reading, telling reporters the release covers only audits already underway and leaves returns filed after the settlement date fair game.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 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
Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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 administration has since tried to narrow that reading, telling reporters the release covers only audits already underway and leaves returns filed after the settlement date fair game.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 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
Numerous audits, recounts and lawsuits across the country failed to turn up evidence of widespread voter fraud that could have changed the election's results.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audits
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Chamberlin said Caltrans has been using drones for inspections, graffiti removal and to help resolve disputes with contractors using images of sites captured by flying sensors.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The office also oversees fire and safety inspections statewide.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Sartori surveys the lagoon weekly by boat for signs of nesting, which would indicate a self-sustaining Venetian colony.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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The team believes that the technology could become highly valuable in reactor research, post-irradiation examinations, and nuclear forensics investigations that involve shielded and hazardous materials.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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What is usually missed in examinations of the global village is that McLuhan was not necessarily optimistic about it.—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, in which an insurer reviews a request before letting doctors or other medical providers bill for health care services or prescriptions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The cashier simply scans the barcodes of the goods in the basket and off our consumer goes.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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An agentic system now scans a supplier’s social presence, marketplace reputation and product quality, delivering a synthesis to reviewers within hours rather than weeks.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Being reflective – examines one’s own assumptions and thinking habits to build more constructive patterns of thought and behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The plan examines how natural disasters could impact residents, homes, infrastructure and essential facilities, while identifying ways to reduce damage and strengthen community resilience.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Ballots are prepared Another team of workers inspects every ballot, flattening them and removing creases in preparation to be scanned.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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An emergency worker inspects damage to an apartment building following an Israeli strike in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon, May 18, 2026, which killed an Islamic Jihad commander and his 17-year-old daughter, according to Lebanese state media.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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