inspection
/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
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Also seen as: inspections
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of examining something, often closely.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành động kiểm tra một thứ gì đó, thường rất kỹ lưỡng
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Noun
Examples
Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.
Noun
Examples
The inspection fined the restaurant's owner because the kitchen was dirty.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inspection” mean?
The act of examining something, often closely.
Is “inspection” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.