inspection
noun
in·spec·tion
in-ˈspek-shən 
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.
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The letter also highlighted several violations of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations found during an inspection of a Cipla facility in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The inspection didn’t name the brush’s usual function.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Republicans insisted no genital inspection would ever be necessary and that proof of birth gender could simply be determined with a birth certificate.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
On the third and final inspection the same day, the restaurant complied with the emergency orders after officials didn’t find any health violations inside the restaurant.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The inspection didn’t name the brush’s usual function.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Republicans insisted no genital inspection would ever be necessary and that proof of birth gender could simply be determined with a birth certificate.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
On the third and final inspection the same day, the restaurant complied with the emergency orders after officials didn’t find any health violations inside the restaurant.
—Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inspection
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspection. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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inspection
noun
in·spec·tion
in-ˈspek-shən
: the act or an instance of inspecting
Medical Definition
inspection
noun
in·spec·tion
in-ˈspek-shən
: visual observation of the body in the course of a medical examination compare palpation sense 2
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