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单词 inspection
释义

inspection

noun

in·​spec·​tion in-ˈspek-shən How to pronounce inspection (audio)
1
a
: the act of inspecting
b
: recognition of a familiar pattern leading to immediate solution of a mathematical problem
solve an equation by inspection
2
: a checking or testing of an individual against established standards

Synonyms

  • audit
  • check
  • checkup
  • examination
  • going-over
  • look-see
  • review
  • scan
  • scrutiny
  • survey
  • view
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Example Sentences

Close inspection of the candles revealed some small defects. Regular inspections are required of all restaurants in the area. The barracks are ready for inspection.
Recent Examples on the Web Many problems are fixed at the time of the inspection. Zachary Smith, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 An excited buzz overcame the thrum of traffic above — after eight grueling years, Building and Safety had just signed off on the skate park’s final inspection. Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 The agency determined the products lacked the USDA mark of inspection because Pizza John’s produced them at an establishment the USDA had not inspected. Chris Smith, BGR, 28 Aug. 2022 Then about a dozen seniors spend two hours each school day working, from digging the foundation to sealing air leaks after the Energy Trust of Oregon’s final inspection. oregonlive, 23 June 2022 The voluntary recall occurred in the midst of an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration of Abbott Nutrition's facility in Sturgis, Michigan. Elissa Welle, Detroit Free Press, 14 Apr. 2022 After a round of inspection in regions around Kyiv, more than 1,000 explosives were found and neutralized, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said on Thursday. NBC News, 7 Apr. 2022 From there, three-member panels who are selected because their own work is directly related to the idea proposed then provide a second level of inspection. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2022 At the time of the inspection, there were about 176 men held there. Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

inspection

noun

in·​spec·​tion in-ˈspek-shən How to pronounce inspection (audio)
: the act of examining closely or officially

Medical Definition

inspection

noun

in·​spec·​tion in-ˈspek-shən How to pronounce inspection (audio)
: visual observation of the body in the course of a medical examination compare palpation sense 2

Legal Definition

inspection

noun

in·​spec·​tion
: a careful and critical examination: as
a
: a buyer's examination of goods prior to payment or acceptance especially in accordance with section 2-513 of the Uniform Commercial Code
b
: an examination of articles of commerce to determine their fitness for transportation or sale
c
: an investigation of an applicant for insurance
d
: an examination or survey of a community, of premises, of a facility, or of a vehicle by an authorized person (as to determine compliance with regulations or susceptibility to fire or other hazards)
specifically : administrative search at search
e
: examination of documents, things, or property for purposes of making discovery for trial

inspection

noun

as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • examination
  • audit
  • scrutiny
  • survey
  • scan
  • checkup
  • review
  • analysis
  • investigation
  • view
  • check
  • reinspection
  • look-see
  • going-over
  • study
  • research
  • dissection
  • exploration
  • deconstruction
  • interrogation
  • probe
  • assay
  • observation
  • perusal
  • inquisition
  • surveillance
  • recheck
  • resurvey
  • close-up
  • checkout
  • once-over
  • trial run
  • watch
  • test-drive
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