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Definitions

inspection

[in-spek-shuhn] / ɪnˈspɛk ʃən /
NOUN
examination, check
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis checkup inquiry investigation probe research review scrutiny search supervision surveillance survey
STRONG
frisk inquest inquisition inventory look-over maneuvers once-over pageant parade read scan superintendence view
WEAK
perlustration
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance
WEAK
neglect

Example Sentences

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This problem is made worse by ongoing workforce shortages in transport, warehousing, and public health inspection.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The active ingredients in the drugs would be manufactured at an FDA-registered facility subject to inspection, and compounders are overseen by state boards of pharmacies to ensure sterile conditions.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Security Council, in fact halted Iran’s nuclear program, forced Iran to dismantle most of it, and allowed strict international inspection.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Dimon recently ordered a full-scale inspection of the bank’s loan books for exposure to software companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Impassively they stood in ranks awaiting the Warlord’s inspection.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.