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 complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Roof inspections, gutter cleaning, and lawn prep are key exterior chores.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The story moves between the present, where Agathe and Vera go through the detritus of their childhood lives, and the past, as Agathe conjures memories from her childhood, bringing incidents to mind for inspection and some measure of self-recrimination.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This image was taken during a routine external inspection of Orion using its cameras on the second day — while also providing a unique perspective of the capsule in the space environment.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Roof inspections, gutter cleaning, and lawn prep are key exterior chores.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The story moves between the present, where Agathe and Vera go through the detritus of their childhood lives, and the past, as Agathe conjures memories from her childhood, bringing incidents to mind for inspection and some measure of self-recrimination.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This image was taken during a routine external inspection of Orion using its cameras on the second day — while also providing a unique perspective of the capsule in the space environment.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspection. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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