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inspection

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

Forms: inspections

inspection means: A careful check of something, usually to find problems or make sure it is safe.

noun

CAREFUL CHECKB2

A careful check of something, usually to find problems or make sure it is safe.

  • The car passed its inspection.
  • A safety inspection found damaged wires.
  • We arranged an inspection of the roof.

How to use it: inspection of something (The inspection of the lift revealed a fault.)

Similar words: check, examination

Common phrases: safety inspection, annual inspection, inspection of something, closer inspection

CHECKING AUTHORITYC2

An organization that checks whether people or businesses follow particular rules or laws.

  • The labour inspection visited the factory.
  • The inspection fined the restaurant owner.
  • She sent her complaint to the state inspection.

Similar words: inspectorate

Common phrases: labour inspection, state inspection, inspection office

Questions about inspection

What does inspection mean?

A careful check of something, usually to find problems or make sure it is safe.

What is inspection in other languages?

Türkçe: denetim · Español: inspección · Français: inspection · Deutsch: Inspektion · Italiano: ispezione · 日本語: 検査

How do you pronounce inspection?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/.

How do you use inspection in a sentence?

The car passed its inspection. A safety inspection found damaged wires.

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