inspection

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Kiểm tra, kiểm định

BrE /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ AmE /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

noun en → vi

1 CHECK [singular] B1

Kiểm tra, kiểm định

a careful examination of something to check that it is safe, correct, or satisfactory

  • an inspection of something

Collocations health and safety inspection · building inspection

  • The building passed its final inspection.

    Tòa nhà đã vượt qua cuộc kiểm tra cuối cùng.

2 VISIT [singular] B1

Đến thăm để kiểm tra

a visit to a place or person for the purpose of checking something

  • an inspection by somebody

Collocations fire safety inspection · environmental inspection

  • The inspector carried out an inspection of the factory.

    Kiểm tra viên đã tiến hành kiểm tra nhà máy.

3 LEGAL [singular] B2

Kiểm tra chính thức bởi cơ quan chức năng

a formal examination by a government official or organization to make sure that rules are being followed

  • an inspection of something

Collocations tax inspection · customs inspection

  • The company was subjected to a tax inspection.

    Công ty đã bị kiểm tra thuế.

4 MILITARY [singular] C1

Kiểm tra quân sự

a military visit to an area or place for the purpose of checking something

  • an inspection by somebody

Collocations military inspection · naval inspection

  • The general conducted an inspection of the troops.

    Tướng đã tiến hành kiểm tra lực lượng.