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inspection
[ in-spek-shuhn ]
noun
- 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.
Other Words From
- in·spection·al adjective
- prein·spection noun
- rein·spection noun
- self-in·spection noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of inspection1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The bottle containing the note was found by Ross Russell, a Northern Lighthouse Board mechanical engineer, during an inspection.
His Majesty’s Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services, Lee Freeman, said he was "pleased" to find the improvements in LFB's performance since the last inspection.
Rail operator Southeastern said on X at 19:25 GMT on Thursday that trains were unable to run between Ramsgate and Minster due to a safety inspection of the tracks.
But screening officers who X-rayed the pink and gray suitcases noticed an anomaly and flagged them for a second inspection.
Council records state that Ofsted were informed about what the mother found but there was no inspection.
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More About Inspection
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.
Where does inspection come from?
The first records of the term inspection come from around the late 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Latin inspicĕre, meaning “to look into.” An inspection is an instance of looking for a specific reason.
Similar to a vehicle inspection, homes and buildings can also be inspected by trained professionals. Such inspections are performed prior to a sale or refinancing to identify any structural problems or weaknesses in the building. Businesses like restaurants will also undergo health inspections to make sure the business is operating under specific health and safety standards.
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What are some other forms related to inspection?
- inspectional (adjective)
- preinspection (noun)
- reinspection (noun)
- self-inspection (noun)
What are some synonyms for inspection?
What are some words that share a root or word element with inspection?
What are some words that often get used in discussing inspection?
How is inspection used in real life?
There are all kinds of inspections, both formal and informal.
I'm so clean tonight I'd pass FDA health inspection with an A…
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 29, 2016
JUST IN: Parliament passes a resolution to extend the deadline for mandatory vehicle inspection INDEFINITELY. #NTVNews
— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda) June 29, 2017
Proud to be able to announce that Leyland Methodist Junior School; where I am Chair of the Board of Governors; has been judged as 'Good' following an inspection in November.
It is a fantastic school community, where children are at the heart of everything we do. pic.twitter.com/nJP92dIL7p— Matthew Tomlinson (@CllrMTomlinson) January 10, 2022
Try using inspection!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for inspection?
A. examination
B. neglect
C. review
D. search
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