inspection

[ in-spek-shuhn ]

/ ɪnˈspɛk ʃən /

the act of inspecting or viewing, especially carefully or critically: an inspection of all luggage on the plane.

formal or official viewing or examination: an inspection of the troops.

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First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English inspeccio(u)n, from Latin inspectiōn- (stem of inspectiō ). See inspect, -ion

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