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noun

ˈȯ-dət How to pronounce audit (audio)
Definition of auditnext
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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verb

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
Noun
The Hidden Cost Is Decision Debt Many companies begin systems work with an audit. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Board members at Metro, a major funder of Metrolink, have also criticized the agency and its leaders over service cuts and recently approved an audit of the system. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
Indianapolis police did not regularly audit Flock searches until The Washington Post flagged thousands of questionable inquiries by one officer. — Henry F. Fradella, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Leaders should audit whether their systems can really share clean data across departments before adding another point solution. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for audit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audit
  1. inspection
  2. review
  3. examination
  4. survey
  5. scrutiny
  6. examine
  7. scan
  8. inspect
Noun
  • Our teams generate enormous amounts of information through work orders, building systems, staffing, purchasing, inspections, utilities, customer requests, asset histories and budgets.
    — Justin Wisor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Monday’s routine inspection found 15 total violations, including five high priority ones.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspection
Verb
  • Better drafts, uneven learning Autor and six co-authors published the study as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, which has not been peer-reviewed.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Chargers coach recalled witnessing Ditka's generosity while the two reviewed a game plan in Ditka's office.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of review
Noun
  • The complex will include additional examination rooms; outpatient physical, speech and occupational therapy; rehabilitation; and neuroinfusion services.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to medical examinations and diagnostic tests, all guests receive classic massages, lymphatic drainage, abdominal massages, and hayflower detox wraps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of examination
Verb
  • Emergency crews in Florida and Alabama are surveying damage wrought by Hurricane Isaias, after the storm bashed into the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm Friday night.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Seven percent of those surveyed reported the loss of electronic equipment such as refrigerators and televisions due to voltage fluctuations.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of survey
Noun
  • Their activities also drew scrutiny elsewhere in Latin America.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The incident inspired multiple memorial meme coins, forensic scrutiny of video footage, and bitter anti-Waymo sentiment.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of scrutiny
Verb
  • But seeing my parents examining themselves in that way and connecting with people and putting themselves in vulnerable and silly and meaningful situations.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • And now Snider found himself here, under a bright, blue sky, annoyed as a fireman examined the staples on the side of his head.
    — Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of examine
Verb
  • Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities install a chip that is scanned by machines along federal highways.
    — Steve Fisher Special Correspondent Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of scan
Verb
  • Authorities continued inspecting buildings, bridges, roads and essential infrastructure Saturday while working to restore access to isolated communities and determine whether additional damage had gone unreported.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Virtual maintenance training for technicians The contract also includes a Virtual Maintenance Trainer designed to help technicians learn how to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot the helicopter’s systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Audit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audit. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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