as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Recent Examples of inspection
In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.
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Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Bica and Lavra and the Graça Funicular will all be suspended while safety inspections are conducted on their equipment.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The technology is aimed at offshore energy firms, subsea operators, and inspection providers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Everest Indian Himalayan Restaurant and Bar at 2300 McDermott Road scored 86 during an Aug. 14 follow-up inspection.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Bica and Lavra and the Graça Funicular will all be suspended while safety inspections are conducted on their equipment.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
The technology is aimed at offshore energy firms, subsea operators, and inspection providers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Everest Indian Himalayan Restaurant and Bar at 2300 McDermott Road scored 86 during an Aug. 14 follow-up inspection.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inspection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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Other than in the Second Circuit, the federal courts of appeals generally have interpreted the Confrontation Clause to require face-to-face cross examination, and counsel should be wary of giving up that important right.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The subcommittee heard their statements as part of an examination of a purportedly secret UFO retrieval program managed by the Pentagon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The American taxpayers deserve nothing less, which is why the White House will ensure the audit is conducted impartially.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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The European Union’s approach toward Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) grows closer, Allied is working with the supply chain specialists at Green Threads DPP on a comprehensive audit of the company’s down processing facilities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Further surveys followed along with two public consultations attracting 60,000 people.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two Michigan cities, Grand Rapids and Detroit, were listed among the nation's top retirement spots, according to a recent survey by a national personal financial company.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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