noun

inspection

inspection, examination, check, review

The building failed its safety inspection.

The building failed its safety inspection.

He made a close inspection of the document.

He made a close inspection of the document.

((an inspection of sth.)) an examination of sth. The city ordered an inspection of the bridge.

((for inspection)) available to be examined The documents are ready for inspection.

Synonyms: examination, check, review, scrutiny

From Latin 'in-' (into) + 'specere' (to look). Literally 'a looking into'.

Think of looking 'in'side something with 'spec'tacles to check it carefully.

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