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inspection Definition

in·spec·tion (in speks̸hən)

noun

  1. critical examination
  2. official examination or review, as of troops

Etymology: OFr < L inspectio < inspectus: see inspect

inspection Synonyms

inspection

n.

  1. An examination

    inventory, investigation, inquiry; see examination 1.

  2. A military review

    maneuvers, pageant, dress parade; see drill 3, parade 1, review 4.

inspection Law Definition

n

A detailed examination of objects, such as goods or discovery materials, to determine qualities such as fitness, relevance, or consistency with a prior description.
inspection Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • premise: The collection of nationwide data on inspections of food premises.

Converse of object

  • undertake: This checklist is issued to all safety and security inspectors who may be undertaking inspection in this area.
  • undergo: There is no set age limit, but all vehicles must undergo a fitness inspection on first application for a license and annually thereafter.
  • conduct: HM CPS Inspectorate conducts inspections of all CPS Areas on a regular bi-annual cycle.
  • arrange: It is the responsibility of the Buyer to arrange inspection of the Goods immediately on delivery.

Adjective modifier

  • ofsted: We have had three good OFSTED Inspections, the most recent being in February 2004.
  • unannounced: In these unannounced inspections, we found that staff were alert to these anxieties.
  • periodic: A never-ending task is ensuring our Class VI fleet is up to standard with annual tests and periodic inspections.
  • on-site: Following on-site inspections, sales will proceed by sealed bid.
  • close: In fact, on closer inspection of the report, she had a nearly impossibly busy day.
  • visual: A large tidal range allows a visual inspection of a significant part of the harbor at low spring tides.

Modifies a noun

  • regime: Control of infection is to be put " at the heart of inspection regimes " .
  • report: Where can you have a look at inspection reports?
  • pit: They then helped build and pay for a part of the new engine shed, including an inspection pit.

Noun used with modifier

  • weapon: Hans Blix delivered his report to the UN regarding the weapons inspection of Iraq On Friday 15th February.
  • meat: The alliance had a single aim which was to ensure an independent meat inspection system in the United Kingdom.
  • hygiene: This includes the investigation of food complaints, carrying out hygiene inspections of food premises and giving advice.
  • packet: Simple packet filtering firewall with stateful packet inspection to handle simple protocols like FTP.
  • pre-shipment: Additionally many goods are subject to pre-shipment inspection ( see Special Certificates below ).
  • playground: The team has to lock the parks each night, dispose of needles and carry out playground inspections in 43 parks and open spaces.

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