inspection
Americannoun
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the act of inspecting or viewing, especially carefully or critically.
an inspection of all luggage on the plane.
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formal or official viewing or examination.
an inspection of the troops.
Usage
What is an inspection? An inspection is an instance of viewing, examining, or critically analyzing something with the purpose of improving it or highlighting something. Inspections are often done to identify specific problems or aspects of something. For example, you might perform an inspection of your body after walking in the woods to see if any ticks have attached themselves to you.An inspection can also be a formal examination of something or someone to see if they meet specific requirements. A vehicle inspection, for example, is performed by a trained professional who reviews your vehicle against a list of safety checks to ensure your car is safe to drive.Example: My whole fleet of trucks will be up for a safety inspection in a few months.
Related Words
See examination.
Other Word Forms
- inspectional adjective
- preinspection noun
- reinspection noun
- self-inspection noun
Etymology
Origin of inspection
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English inspeccio(u)n, from Latin inspectiōn- (stem of inspectiō ). See inspect, -ion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She ordered the federal government to ensure the panels’ safekeeping after an inspection and a visit to the President’s House earlier this month.
From Los Angeles Times
“I find that honestly to be the most helpful, other than the actual inspection.”
From Los Angeles Times
But upon further inspection, the heart of the Dodgers’ efforts are fueled by guys like these.
From Los Angeles Times
Japan's fisheries agency said the vessel's captain was ordered to stop for an inspection, but the boat "failed to comply and fled".
From Barron's
Fisheries inspectors ordered the vessel to stop for an inspection but it refused to comply and tried to flee, the agency said.
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