inspection

in·spec·tion

noun \in-ˈspek-shən\

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

1. Close inspection of the candles revealed some small defects.
2. Regular inspections are required of all restaurants in the area.
3. The barracks are ready for inspection.

First Known Use of INSPECTION

14th century

Related to INSPECTION

Synonyms: audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, look-see, review, scan, scrutiny, survey, view

Related Words: analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection; exploration, investigation, probe, research, study; inquisition, interrogation; once-over, perusal; recheck, reinspection, resurvey; observation, surveillance, watch; checkout, test-drive, trial run

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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