as in examination
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
a prison cell inspection should include looking under the bed, to say the least
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common
Local singer sharing the music of Stevie Wonder, learning ‘to be proud of yourself first’ in personal journey
Mexican inspection stations are blocking gaps in the San Diego desert border fence.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
The airline said that a post-flight inspection of the exterior of an aircraft used for a trip from Port-au-Prince to New York City turned up evidence that it had been struck by a round.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
If your property is physically inspected, TSA will place a notice of baggage inspection inside your bag.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Mixing up names like Biden and Trump have done is pretty common
Local singer sharing the music of Stevie Wonder, learning ‘to be proud of yourself first’ in personal journey
Mexican inspection stations are blocking gaps in the San Diego desert border fence.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
The airline said that a post-flight inspection of the exterior of an aircraft used for a trip from Port-au-Prince to New York City turned up evidence that it had been struck by a round.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
If your property is physically inspected, TSA will place a notice of baggage inspection inside your bag.
—Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspection
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The state agency also alleged that during sensitive procedures such as a pelvic examination, Naim failed to have a chaperone present for the patient or give her a chance to request one.Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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At least one state is revisiting deaths: In Maryland, Freeman is helping the attorney general’s office conduct an audit of several autopsies in which excited delirium was found as a cause.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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The high-stakes environment has created a demand for professionals with exceptional skills in risk management, audit, governance and reporting to lead effective issue management efforts.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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It’s been so difficult because of the scrutiny and all the context that has been around us has been extremely hard for us.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The incoming president is likely to lighten regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency — sending Bitcoin price skyward.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The household survey data was soft, with a loss of 355,000 jobs, but the research series, which mirrors the payroll report criteria, rose by 117,000.Bill Stone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Results will not be tabulated unless the entire phone survey is completed.Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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