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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 51Թ Forms
- inspectional adjective
- preinspection noun
- reinspection noun
- self-inspection noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of inspection1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Trooping the Colour ceremony includes an inspection of troops on Horse Guards and the parade along the Mall.
The soldiers were joined by the Colonel of the Regiment, Lieutenant General Sir James Bucknall, and the Mayor of Berwick at the Guildhall for an inspection and civic reception.
A Care Quality Commission inspection in April 2016, the year after Alice's death, found bin bags still being used on the unit.
The report looked at the teaching of maths for seven to 16-year-olds, and was based on inspection evidence and visits to a sample of schools.
A Norfolk County Council inspection report, seen by the BBC, said the school was registered as a children's home in August 1992.
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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.
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