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inspection

/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

noun

Meaning

  • The act of examining something, often closely.

    "Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!"

  • An organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.

    "The inspection fined the restaurant's owner because the kitchen was dirty."

Synonyms

examination,
scrutiny