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Inspection

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪnˈspekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪnˈspekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Inspection

an official visit to a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable

In simple words: A close look at something to check it carefully.

Inspection in a sentence

• The building failed the safety inspection due to multiple fire hazards.
• An inspection of the vehicle revealed several mechanical issues.
• Customs officers conducted an inspection of the cargo to ensure no illegal goods were present.
• The teacher made a quick inspection of the students' homework before class.
• During the inspection, inspectors look for compliance with environmental regulations.

How to use Inspection

Generally used in both formal and neutral contexts. Common in professional settings like quality control or safety checks. Less often used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

inspection + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'inspect' + 'ion' — imagine a person looking closely at a car for safety.

Related words

Collocations with Inspection

• careful
• close
• detailed
• be available for
• be open for
• be open to
• confirm something
• determine something
• reveal something
• tour
• visit
• report
• for inspection
• on inspection
• upon inspection
• bear close inspection
• bear inspection
• closer inspection reveals something
• careful
• close
• detailed
• be available for
• be open for
• be open to
• confirm something
• determine something
• reveal something
• tour
• visit
• report
• for inspection
• on inspection
• upon inspection
• bear close inspection
• bear inspection
• closer inspection reveals something

Synonyms for Inspection

• examination

Opposites of Inspection

• neglect
• overlook

Common mistakes with Inspection

• Confused with 'inception' due to similar sound.
• Omitting the preposition when constructing sentences.
• Using it as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Inspection

What does Inspection mean?

A close look at something to check it carefully.

What is the definition of Inspection?

an official visit to a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable

How do you use Inspection in a sentence?

The building failed the safety inspection due to multiple fire hazards.

Can you give another example of Inspection?

An inspection of the vehicle revealed several mechanical issues.

What are synonyms for Inspection?

Common alternatives include examination.

What is the opposite of Inspection?

Opposite meanings include neglect, overlook.

What words go with Inspection?

It commonly pairs with careful, close, detailed, be available for, be open for, be open to, confirm something, determine something, reveal something, tour, visit, report, for inspection, on inspection, upon inspection, bear close inspection, bear inspection, closer inspection reveals something, careful, close, detailed, be available for, be open for, be open to, confirm something, determine something, reveal something, tour, visit, report, for inspection, on inspection, upon inspection, bear close inspection, bear inspection, closer inspection reveals something.

What are common mistakes when using Inspection?

Confused with 'inception' due to similar sound. Omitting the preposition when constructing sentences. Using it as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Inspection?

US: /["/ɪnˈspekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ɪnˈspekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Inspection?

Generally used in both formal and neutral contexts. Common in professional settings like quality control or safety checks. Less often used in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Inspection?

"Inspection" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.