German word

Inspektion

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnspɛkˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouninspection

Example

Bei der Inspektion fand der Techniker einen Fehler.

The technician found a fault during the inspection.

Illustration for Inspektion (inspection)

More examples

Vor der Inspektion überprüft der Techniker das Öl.

Before the inspection, the technician checks the oil.

Core concept

A qualified person looks closely over a machine or site to judge its condition and find faults.

Common phrases

  • eine Inspektion durchführen

    carry out an inspection

  • regelmäßige Inspektion

    regular inspection

  • bei der Inspektion

    during the inspection

Similar words

Prüfung: A test to determine whether equipment or parts satisfy required specifications or standards.
Kontrolle: Ongoing observation of a machine during operation or servicing to spot unusual conditions.
Überprüfung: A comparison of measurements or reports to identify mistakes or inconsistencies.

Definition in German

Inspektion ist eine gezielte Kontrolle durch Fachpersonal, die den technischen Zustand und mögliche Schäden ermittelt.

Word origin

German Inspektion comes from Latin inspectio, from inspicere, meaning 'to look into' or 'examine closely'.

Usage tips

  • Inspektion is feminine, so the forms are die Inspektion and die Inspektionen.

Other meanings

  • checknoun
  • inspection tournoun

Related words

  • inspiziereninspectverb
  • Inspektorinspectornoun
  • Inspektoratinspectoratenoun

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