Ingles

inspection

gb/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/ us/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
B1 Ingles
~ 3500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 action
1

careful check of condition or quality

When someone looks at something very carefully to see if it is good, safe, or correct.

Padron ng paggamit: an inspection of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inspection' with 'introspection'; the latter means thinking about oneself, not checking something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
examination (More general; can refer to tests or studies, not only checking condition.) | review (Less detailed than inspection; often about documents or performance.)
Mga kasalungat
neglect (Failure to check or care for something.)
Mga kolokasyon
carry out an inspection |pass inspection |routine inspection |safety inspection |building inspection
Mga tema
business |safety |daily life |work |science |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The restaurant failed its health inspection last week.
  • Before buying the house, we arranged for a professional inspection.
  • Customs officers carried out a thorough inspection of the luggage.
  • The school undergoes an annual safety inspection.
  • A surprise inspection caught several violations.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The car passed its safety inspection.
  • We had an inspection of the kitchen.
  • The teacher did an inspection of our desks.
  • An inspection showed the roof was broken.
Pangngalan technical B2 action
2

official compliance check visit

When an official person comes to see if rules or laws are being followed.

Padron ng paggamit: an inspection by [authority]
Mga kasingkahulugan
audit (Usually refers to financial records; narrower in scope than inspection.)
Mga kasalungat
approval (Indicates acceptance without further checking.)
Mga kolokasyon
government inspection |tax inspection |military inspection
Mga tema
law |business |work
Mga Halimbawa
  • The factory is preparing for an inspection by the environmental agency.
  • Military inspections are held every month.
  • The tax office announced a surprise inspection of several companies.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The police did an inspection of the shop.
  • We had an inspection from the fire department.
  • The school had an inspection from the government.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
inspection
IPA
GB/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
US/ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
in - spec - tion (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spec)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: inspection
  • Plural: inspection, inspections
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
inspections noun
Core family
inspect verb B2 inspector noun B1
Advanced or less common
inspectorate noun
Mga ekspresyon

fail inspection

1
/fˈeɪl ɪnspˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

not meet standards after check

To be found not good, unsafe, or incorrect after being checked.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The bridge is currently under inspection after the earthquake.
  • The documents are under inspection by customs officials.

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