Inspection: meaning, definitions and examples

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inspection

 

[ ษชnหˆspษ›kสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

during a check

The act of examining something closely, typically to assess its condition or to enforce regulations.

Synonyms

audit, examination, scrutiny

Examples of usage

  • He requested an inspection of the property before buying it.
  • The safety inspector conducted a thorough inspection of the construction site.
Context #2 | Noun

official evaluation

An official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed.

Synonyms

assessment, review, survey

Examples of usage

  • The school passed the government inspection with flying colors.
  • The restaurant was closed down after failing multiple health inspections.
Context #3 | Noun

military context

The act of examining troops or equipment.

Synonyms

check, examination, review

Examples of usage

  • The general ordered a surprise inspection of the troops.
  • The annual inspection of the tanks revealed several maintenance issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "inspection" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inspeรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅเคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Inspektion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inspeksi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัะฟะตะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inspekcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœๆŸป (ใ‘ใ‚“ใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inspection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inspecciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denetim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุชูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inspekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inลกpekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ€ๆŸฅ (jiวŽnchรก)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inลกpekcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skoรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบัะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yoxlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inspecciรณn

Word origin

The word 'inspection' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'inspectio', meaning 'a looking into'. It has been used throughout history in various contexts, from military inspections to health inspections in restaurants. The concept of inspection is essential for ensuring quality, safety, and compliance in different areas of life.

See also: inspectable, inspector, inspectors, introspect, uninspected.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,094, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.