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Synonyms for inspection

Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-spek-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈspɛk ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for inspection
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Définition of inspection

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French inspeccion "inspection, examination" (13c.), from Latin inspectionem (nominative inspectio) "a looking into," noun of action from past participle stem of inspicere "look into, inspect, examine," from in- "into" (see in- (2)) + specere "to look" (see scope (n.1)).
  • noun examination, check
Example sentences :
  • The nurses' rooms were subject to inspection, and she had pleaded a headache.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "Thank you," said Linda, closing her fist over it and holding it up for inspection.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • My shock of surprise was the result of this upward process of inspection.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • I am here just now on a round of inspection, and am staying for a few days in this inn.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Continuing their inspection, they went on, skirting the hillside.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • At their own request they were whirled over the Earth in Earth planes on a tour of inspection.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • I was continued in the inspection of this plantation, now become the King's in 1730, as before.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • Helen stretched out her two hands toward him for inspection.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The lieutenant and the corporal had already begun to make an inspection of the premises.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • It was always with the latter that he brought his official round of inspection to a close.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola

Antonyms for inspection

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