inspection
Translation
inspection, examination, check, scrutiny
Examples
The car passed its annual inspection.
The car passed its annual inspection.
On closer inspection, the signature was a forgery.
On closer inspection, the signature was a forgery.
Grammar Patterns
an inspection ((of sth.)) an examination of something The school had an inspection of its facilities.
on inspection after looking at something On closer inspection, the signature was a forgery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examination, check, scrutiny, survey
Etymology
From Latin 'inspectio', from 'inspectare' (to look into). 'in-' (into) + 'spect-' (look) + '-ion' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to inspect'. It refers to the 'action' of inspecting something.