die Visitation
Translation
inspection, official visit, search, visitation
Examples
Die Visitation der Schule findet jährlich statt.
The inspection of the school takes place annually.
Bei der Visitation wurde nichts Verdächtiges gefunden.
Nothing suspicious was found during the search.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to carry out an inspection eine Visitation durchführen
Similar Words
Inspektion (inspection), Durchsuchung (search), Kontrolle (check)
Etymology
From Latin 'visitare' (to visit). The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
It's a formal 'visit' for the purpose of an inspection. Imagine a 'visitation' from an official.