as in inspection
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 to review
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 audit
Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2025
Since the breach was revealed, the city has been conducting an external forensic audit of its computer systems.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The service has been independently audited as well.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The university spent over $8.7 million in federal funds alone on research and development in the year ended May 31, 2024, according to TCU’s most recent audit.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2025
Since the breach was revealed, the city has been conducting an external forensic audit of its computer systems.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
But if audited, sellers probably would need some kind of proof the work was done.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The service has been independently audited as well.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
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National parks would be closed to the public, Food and Drug Administration food safety inspections could be delayed, agencies would largely not be allowed to issue new loans, and there could be disruptions to passport and visa services.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In exchange, prosecutors say Adams pressured a New York City Fire Department official to grant permits to open a Turkish consular building that had failed to pass inspection.—
Paula Reid,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Second Look Commission was established to review a sampling of severe child abuse cases to monitor state response and make policy recommendations to lawmakers on the issue.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Southerners taste and review the Barefoot Contessa's pimiento cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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Records that used to bristle with a love of craft and earnest examinations of the artist’s fears now offer the gift of ear-hustling a man exercising the freedom to center himself and burn bridges.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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The police department did not conduct a similar public examination of itself.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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Monrovia surveyed homeowners and found that 28% wanted their garden to have a more natural look, up 6% from the previous year.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Ordinarily, of course, survey research organizations test the sentiments of registered or likely voters to check in on their mood.—
Lee Hamilton,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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If there are legitimate concerns about such access uncovering American spies abroad, the Trump administration will come under stronger pressure to place tighter limits on DOGE, though the department's supporters will likely see this as an attempt by the deep state to shutdown scrutiny.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mulino’s decision not to stay involved in the Belt and Road initiative may signal a new stage of scrutiny on China’s presence in the country.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each knife in the collection serves as a tactile work of art, designed to be held, examined, and admired.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Global Monitoring: Their system tracks over 13 million companies worldwide, scanning information in 12 languages to detect potential disruptions like financial instability or delays at ports.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Several miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, scientists aboard a submersible scanned the shadowy seafloor for signs of life.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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There’s time for kids to inspect elephant dung, find bones, collect guinea fowl feathers, and make castings of lion paw prints, plus let loose in waterfalls, try catch-and-release fishing, and learn to throw spears.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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The wreckage from both aircraft will be placed in a hangar at DCA to be inspected by investigators, the NTSB said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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