Inspection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inspection is a noun meaning The act of examining something, often closely.
Meaning
The act of examining something, often closely.
More Meanings
- An organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.
Example Sentences
The inspection fined the restaurant's owner because the kitchen was dirty.
Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!
Trap doors are provided at various places in the floor to facilitate inspection and maintenance of the diesel equipment.
The NHRC conducted onsite inspections of Chienchen and Suao Fishing Harbors and held numerous seminars with industry, government, and academia representatives.
Word Forms
- inspections
- inspexion
Synonyms for inspection
Depending on context, synonyms include examination, scrutiny, review.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scrutiny, examination, review, inspecting, vetting, scrutinising.
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