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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
In September 2023, the IRS created a new pass-through audit team to target businesses involved in such partnerships.
—Chuck Flint, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The supervisors also would not discuss why Child Welfare Services has not been audited in 10 years.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Noun
What To Know The revised protocol allows CMS to extrapolate audit findings to recover payments on a broader scale.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
In September 2023, the IRS created a new pass-through audit team to target businesses involved in such partnerships.
—Chuck Flint, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
Verb
Agents must also be tested and regularly audited to catch errors and biases in decision-making.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The supervisors also would not discuss why Child Welfare Services has not been audited in 10 years.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
Noun
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Though an agreement was made in March of 2021 to extend the treaty, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 and Russia’s subsequent refusal to submit to on-site inspections several months later, Moscow officially stopped participating in the treaty the following February.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While the district passed a resolution authorizing the property acquisition last week, the district must complete a survey and site inspection costing up to $10,000 before closing.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Ramer’s study surveyed FARs and university presidents from around the country to identify best practices for the role, laying the foundation for the first Faculty Athletics Representative Handbook, which the NCAA released shortly thereafter.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Nationwide Retirement Institute, a division of the Nationwide insurance and financial services company, surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to gauge their thoughts on living a really long time.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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That hasn’t stopped some of those groups from receiving scrutiny, however.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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The addition received little public scrutiny until a story appeared recently in the Indianapolis Star. Universities with degree programs that fall under the quotas for three consecutive years must request permission from the Commission for Higher Education to continue them.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Auditors examined only 35 of the 139 no-bid contracts over a year and a half but noted that ongoing issues with SANDAG’s record-keeping software prevented them from verifying exactly how many no-bid contracts the agency has.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The other top challenge for companies is light, which includes examining the lights' color-rendering index and prioritizing low flickering and warm colors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The uses range from tech companies securing personal devices and retailers scanning for potential shoplifters to e-commerce giants tracking delivery drivers.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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So, the doctor ordered the CT scan against the algorithm’s advice.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Trump looked around the facility, closely inspecting the coils and other nearby steel products, including household appliances on display.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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