inspection — the act of looking at something carefully in order to learn more about it or find problems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the act of looking at something carefully in order to learn more about it or find problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈspekʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's room inspection is scarier than any police investigation.
- The restaurant had to close after failing the health inspection.
- During the surprise dorm inspection, students hid their snacks like secret agents.
inspection
NOUN[/ɪnˈspekʃən/]
the act of looking at something carefully in order to learn more about it or find problems
the act of looking at something carefully in order to learn more about it or find problems
Careful inspection ensures protection and detection!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inspectio', derived from 'inspicere' meaning 'to look into' or 'to examine', composed of the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'specere' (to look or see).
Breakdown
in- (into) + spect (look, see from Latin specere) + -ion (noun suffix) = inspection
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's room inspection is scarier than any police investigation.”
“The restaurant had to close after failing the health inspection.”
“During the surprise dorm inspection, students hid their snacks like secret agents.”
“The car needs an annual inspection to renew its registration.”
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