inspection
gb/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
B1
English
~ 3500
ellenőrzés, átvizsgálás, hatósági ellenőrzés, szemle
NOUN
B1
1
ellenőrzés
B1
átvizsgálás
B2
Usage pattern:
an inspection of [something]
The restaurant failed its health inspection last week.
Az étterem a múlt héten megbukott az egészségügyi ellenőrzésen.
Before buying the house, we arranged for a professional inspection.
A ház megvásárlása előtt szakértői átvizsgálást kértünk.
Customs officers carried out a thorough inspection of the luggage.
The school undergoes an annual safety inspection.
A surprise inspection caught several violations.
Learner examples
The car passed its safety inspection.
Az autó átment a biztonsági ellenőrzésen.
We had an inspection of the kitchen.
Átvizsgáltattuk a konyhát.
The teacher did an inspection of our desks.
An inspection showed the roof was broken.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inspection' with 'introspection'; the latter means thinking about oneself, not checking something.
Meaning
careful check of condition or quality
Collocations
carry out an inspection
|pass inspection
|routine inspection
|safety inspection
|building inspection
Synonyms
examination (More general; can refer to tests or studies, not only checking condition.)
|
review (Less detailed than inspection; often about documents or performance.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to check or care for something.)
Themes
business
|safety
|daily life
|work
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When someone looks at something very carefully to see if it is good, safe, or correct.
The process of carefully examining something to determine its condition, quality, or compliance with standards.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
szemle
C1
Usage pattern:
an inspection by [authority]
The factory is preparing for an inspection by the environmental agency.
A gyár a környezetvédelmi hatóság ellenőrzésére készül.
Military inspections are held every month.
Katonai szemléket minden hónapban tartanak.
The tax office announced a surprise inspection of several companies.
Learner examples
The police did an inspection of the shop.
A rendőrség ellenőrzést tartott az üzletben.
We had an inspection from the fire department.
A tűzoltóság ellenőrzést tartott nálunk.
The school had an inspection from the government.
Meaning
official compliance check visit
Collocations
government inspection
|tax inspection
|military inspection
Synonyms
audit (Usually refers to financial records; narrower in scope than inspection.)
Antonyms
approval (Indicates acceptance without further checking.)
Themes
law
|business
|work
Definition
When an official person comes to see if rules or laws are being followed.
An official visit by an authority to examine whether rules, laws, or regulations are being followed.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inspection
IPA
GB/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
Syllables & stress
in - spec - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spec)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: inspection
- Plural: inspection, inspections
Word family
Expressions
fail inspection
1/fˈeɪl ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
not meet standards after check
To be found not good, unsafe, or incorrect after being checked.
Examples
- The restaurant failed inspection due to poor hygiene.
- If the car fails inspection, you cannot drive it until it is fixed.
pass inspection
1/pˈæs ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
meet standards after check
To be found good, safe, or correct after being checked.
Examples
- Our new product passed inspection and is ready for sale.
- The building must pass inspection before people can live in it.
under inspection
1/ˈʌndɚ ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
being checked carefully now
Being looked at carefully now to see if it is good, safe, or follows rules.
Examples
- The bridge is currently under inspection after the earthquake.
- The documents are under inspection by customs officials.