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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Recent Examples of inspection
Quality inspections scrutinize ideal acidity levels, peroxide values, and light-based analyses.8
These standards are set by the International Olive Council (IOC) and the European Commission.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Subsequent inspections in September 2019 and February 2020, though, went well.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
Its mice and rat control service includes a comprehensive inspection to assess the extent of an infestation and the vulnerabilities of the home.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Each piece, which appears classic at first glance, reveals wit, beauty, and charm upon further inspection.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Subsequent inspections in September 2019 and February 2020, though, went well.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
Its mice and rat control service includes a comprehensive inspection to assess the extent of an infestation and the vulnerabilities of the home.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Each piece, which appears classic at first glance, reveals wit, beauty, and charm upon further inspection.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 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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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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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 incoming president is likely to lighten regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency — sending Bitcoin price skyward.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 17 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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Only about one-quarter of adults said they were stressed by the possibility of a mass shooting occurring at work or at an office, according to a 2019 survey conducted for the American Psychological Association.Chris Isidore, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Further, nearly 1 in 4 cardholders — 23% — did not redeem any rewards at all in 2024, according to a new survey by Bankrate, which polled more than 2,500 rewards credit cardholders in November.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Inspection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspection. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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