Inspection

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

Definitions of inspection

noun the act of inspecting or viewing closely

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher did an inspection of the students' homework.

A2 Before moving into the new apartment, we requested an inspection of the property.

B1 The mechanic performed a thorough inspection of the car before giving an estimate for repairs.

B2 The health department conducts regular inspections of restaurants to ensure food safety standards are being met.

C1 The government ordered an inspection of the company's financial records to investigate possible fraud.

C2 The building underwent a comprehensive inspection to determine its structural integrity before renovations could begin.

Examples of inspection in a Sentence

formal The building underwent a thorough inspection before being deemed safe for occupancy.

informal The inspector came by to check out the place before we could move in.

slang We had to pass the inspection before we could open for business.

figurative Her scrutiny of the situation was like a detailed inspection of every aspect.

Grammatical Forms of inspection

past tense

inspected

plural

inspections

comparative

more inspection

superlative

most inspection

present tense

inspect

future tense

will inspect

perfect tense

have inspected

continuous tense

is inspecting

singular

inspection

positive degree

very inspection

infinitive

to inspect

gerund

inspecting

participle

inspected

Origin and Evolution of inspection

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inspection' originated from the Latin word 'inspectio', which means 'a looking into'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inspection' has retained its original meaning of examining or observing closely, but it has also come to be used in various contexts such as quality control, regulation, and supervision.