Words / B1

in-SPEKSHUN/ɪnˈspekʃn/

An inspection is an official visit to check rules: a hygiene inspection; Ofsted inspection. Inspect is the verb (already in the dictionary). Check is everyday; audit is more financial. Kitchens: failed a hygiene inspection and closed.

Meaning

An official visit to check that rules are being followed.

Examples

• “The kitchen failed its hygiene inspection and had to close.”
• “An unannounced inspection found unmarked fire exits.”

Good to know

a hygiene / safety / Ofsted inspection. Verb: inspect. Everyday: a check. Finance twin: an audit. Food hygiene / schools.

Near in meaning

check

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