inspection

in-spec-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act of looking at something closely, especially to assess quality or condition.

  2. 2.

    An official visit to examine a place or organization.

Forms

plural: inspections

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on closer inspection — When examined more carefully.
  • •
    routine inspection — A regular, scheduled examination.
  • •
    pass inspection — To meet required standards.

Related words

See also: examine, inspect, inspector
Synonyms: examination, review, scrutiny

Etymology

From Latin inspectio ("a looking into"), from inspicere ("to look into, examine").