inspection is on the Academic Word List.
inspect + -ion
Pronunciation[change]
- (countable & uncountable) An inspection is a careful look at something, usually for problems.
- Before the flight, the pilot did a complete inspection of the airplane.
- It seemed that he had not been paid, but upon closer inspection it was found that he had indeed.
- An inspection of the prison was planned for next week.
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