inspection
inspection
Definition
in·spec·tion (in spek′s̸hən)
noun
- critical examination
- official examination or review, as of troops
Etymology: OFr < L inspectio < inspectus: see inspect
inspection
Synonyms
inspection
n.
An examination
inventory, investigation, inquiry; see examination 1.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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