Primary definition
A common method of quality control, data acquisition, and data analysis by looking over a piece of equipment, or a ballot envelope, using the naked eye to look for flaws.
Also known asvisual inspection · visual check · visual audit · manual inspection · manual check · manual audit · eyeball check · VI
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A common method of quality control, data acquisition, and data analysis by looking over a piece of equipment, or a ballot envelope, using the naked eye to look for flaws.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Visually Inspected. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/visually-inspected
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