Simple Definition of inspection
: the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something
: an official visit to a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition
Full Definition of inspection
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
Examples of inspection in a sentence
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.
First Known Use of inspection
Rhymes with inspection
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, subsection, trajection, transection, trisection
INSPECTION Defined for Kids
Definition of inspection for Students
: the act of examining closely or officially
Legal Definition of inspection
: 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
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