inspection

S2 W2

BrE /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ AmE /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

noun en → es

1 CHECK [singular] B1

a careful examination of something to make sure it is correct or safe

revisión, inspección, chequeo

  • an inspection of something

Collocations health and safety inspection · building inspection

  • The building will undergo a thorough inspection.

    El edificio pasará por una inspección exhaustiva.

2 LEGAL [singular] B2

an official visit to check that rules are being followed, especially by a police officer or customs official

inspección oficial, visita de control

  • a police inspection of something

Collocations police inspection · customs inspection

  • The customs officers conducted a thorough inspection.

    Los agentes aduaneros realizaron una inspección exhaustiva.

3 MILITARY [singular] C1

an official visit to check the condition of military equipment or troops

inspección militar, visita de control

  • a military inspection

Collocations military inspection · troop inspection

  • The general carried out a surprise inspection of the troops.

    El general realizó una inspección sorpresa de las tropas.

1 CHECK [transitive] B2

to look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe

revisar, inspeccionar, chequear

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect the equipment · inspect the documents

  • The inspector will inspect the premises.

    El inspector revisará las instalaciones.

2 LEGAL [transitive] C1

to visit a place to check that rules are being followed, especially by a police officer or customs official

inspeccionar oficialmente, realizar una visita de control

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect the premises · inspect the goods

  • The customs officers inspected the cargo.

    Los agentes aduaneros inspeccionaron la mercancía.

3 MILITARY [transitive] C1

to visit a place to check the condition of military equipment or troops

inspeccionar militarmente, realizar una visita de control

  • inspect something

Collocations inspect the barracks · inspect the troops

  • The general inspected the weapons.

    El general inspeccionó las armas.