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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 ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ¾±²Ô·²õ±è±ð³¦î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
- ±è°ù±ði²Ô·²õ±è±ð³¦î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
- °ù±ði²Ô·²õ±è±ð³¦î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
- ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-¾±²Ô·²õ±è±ð³¦î€ƒt¾±´Ç²Ô noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of inspection1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She added that the school had been forced to take into account whether implementing a smartphone ban would affect its Ofsted inspection over fears it could negatively impact parents' perception of the school.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland must improve how it manages risks posed by violent and sexual offenders, an inspection report has found.
But officials said inspections, testing and lab analysis could still take weeks, and analysis to determine what started the fire could still take longer.
Coming forward to BBC West's investigations team, the reports' author said that following his inspections in 2014 and 2015 he would not have been happy for one of his family members to work there.
Her inquest in December of the same year ruled the school's inspection had contributed towards her death.
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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.Ìý
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 ¾±²Ô²õ±è¾±³¦Ä•°ù±ð, 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?Ìý
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)
JUST IN: Parliament passes a resolution to extend the deadline for mandatory vehicle inspection INDEFINITELY.
— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda)
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.— Matthew Tomlinson (@CllrMTomlinson)
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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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