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
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Over the weekend, a Chinese central government agency ordered a nationwide inspection of high‑rises.
The terrain of the Llanos de Moxos is filled with geometric forms that reveal themselves on closer inspection.
From Science Daily
Hong Kong authorities on Thursday ordered inspections of all housing estates undergoing "major repairs" to check for the "safety of scaffolding and building materials".
From BBC
Lee said he is drafting a checklist to Beijing for items that Hong Kong needs, such as drones for building inspection, burn-care supplies and laboratory-test materials.
Lee said he had arranged inspections of "all housing estates undergoing major repairs" to check the "safety of scaffolding and building materials".
From BBC
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