noun
inspection
ihn-SPEHK-shuhn
noun
1
A careful, close examination of something.
"The car passed its annual inspection with no issues."
"On closer inspection, the painting turned out to be a forgery."
2
A body or agency responsible for checking that rules or standards are followed.
"The health inspection flagged three violations at the restaurant."
How to Use Inspection
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA close, official check of something to make sure it's safe, legal, or up to standard.
Common pairings
pass inspection
on closer inspection
safety inspection
Word Forms
inspections plural
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Etymology
From Latin inspectio ("examination"), from inspicere ("to inspect").