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in⋅spec⋅tion
[in-spek-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | the act of inspecting or viewing, esp. carefully or critically: an inspection of all luggage on the plane. |
| 2. | formal or official viewing or examination: an inspection of the troops. |
Related forms:
in⋅spec⋅tion⋅al, adjective
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inspection
1390, from O.Fr. inspection, from L. inspectionem (nom. inspectio) "a looking into," from inspectus, pp. of inspicere "look into, inspect, examine," from in- "into" + specere "to look" (see scope (1)). Inspector "overseer, superintendent" is from 1602; as a police ranking between sergeant and superintendent, it dates from 1840.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: in·spec·tion
Function: noun
: a careful and critical examination: as a : a buyer's examination of goods prior to payment or acceptance esp. in accordance with section 2-513 of the Uniform Commercial Code b : an examination of articles of commerce to determine their fitness for transportation or sale c : an investigation of an applicant for insurance d : an examination or survey of a community, of premises, of a facility, or of a vehicle by an authorized person (as to determine compliance with regulations or susceptibility to fire or other hazards); specifically : ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH at, SEARCH e : examination of documents, things, or property for purposes of making discovery for trial
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Main Entry: in·spec·tion
Pronunciation: in-'spek-sh&n
Function: noun
: visual observation of the body in the course of a medicalexamination —compare PALPATION 2 —in·spect /in-'spekt/ verb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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inspection testing
A formal evaluation technique in which software requirements, design, or code are examined in detail by a person or group other than the author to detect faults, violations of development standards, and other problems.
(1996-05-22)
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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