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US/ɪnˈspek.ʃən/
UK/ɪnˈspek.ʃən/
a careful check of something or someone, often by an official, to see that rules are followed
In context
Food safety officers carried out an inspection of street food stalls.
On closer inspection, I found a small crack in the phone screen.
Every motorbike must pass a safety inspection before it can be sold.
Words that go with inspection
verb + noun
- carry out an inspectionThe fire department will carry out an inspection next week.
adjective + noun
- closer inspectionOn closer inspection, the note turned out to be fake.
- regular inspectionLifts in tall buildings need regular inspection.
noun + noun
- safety inspectionThe bridge failed its safety inspection last year.
noun + preposition
- inspection ofAn inspection of the kitchen found several problems.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They made an inspection to the factory.Correct: They carried out an inspection of the factory.