safety inspection — A systematic examination to ensure that equipment, facilities, or processes meet safety standards
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A systematic examination to ensure that equipment, facilities, or processes meet safety standards
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪfti ɪnˈspekʃən/
Example Sentences
- The roller coaster failed its safety inspection when they found a loose screw - talk about a screw-up!
- Annual safety inspections are required for all construction sites.
- The restaurant's kitchen passed the safety inspection with flying colors, unlike their flying food last week.
safety inspection
NOUN[/ˈseɪfti ɪnˈspekʃən/]
A systematic examination to ensure that equipment, facilities, or processes meet safety standards
Engineers conduct a thorough safety inspection of the bridge before reopening it to traffic.
Safety inspection shows direction, building strong protection!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Safety derives from Old French 'sauveté' meaning protection or safeguarding, ultimately from Latin 'salvus' (safe, unharmed). Inspection comes from Latin 'inspectio', derived from 'inspicere' (to look at carefully, to examine), formed from 'in-' (into) and 'specere' (to look).
Breakdown
Safety: from Old French 'sauveté' (protection) + -y (noun suffix). Inspection: from Latin 'in-' (into) + 'specere' (to look/examine) + '-tion' (noun suffix indicating action or result).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The roller coaster failed its safety inspection when they found a loose screw - talk about a screw-up!”
“Annual safety inspections are required for all construction sites.”
“The restaurant's kitchen passed the safety inspection with flying colors, unlike their flying food last week.”
“Safety inspections help prevent workplace accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.”
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