Inspection
/ˌɪˈnspɛkʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of examining something, often closely.
Sentence Examples
I hope this makes it through baggage inspection.
For nothing is so beautiful but that it betrays some defect on close inspection.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The car failed its annual ____ because the brakes were worn out and needed to be replaced quickly.