inspecting
Checking something carefully
Inspecting is examining something closely and carefully, typically to assess its condition, quality, or compliance with standards.
An official might be inspecting the building for code violations.
You inspect what you're about to buy, what you suspect is faulty, or what regulations require you to check.
Examining something very closely
- examiningInspecting with care
- checkingAct of verification
- reviewingExamining something again
- surveyingMeasuring and charting terrain
analyzing · assessing · evaluating · testing · verifying · probing · investigating · scanning
Showing extreme attention to detail
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- close-upNear-range photograph
- magnifyingIncreasing perceived size
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
precision · minutiae · particulars · specifics · granularity · nuance · dissection · itemization
Examining records for accuracy
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- regulatoryInvolving official oversight
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
licensing · customs · OSHA · FDA · permits · violations · citations · sanctions
Military personnel collectively
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- reviewCritical written assessment
- formationCreation or arrangement
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
uniform · drill · muster · regiment · quarters · arms · readiness · ceremonial
Imperfections in something
- blemishesVisible surface flaws
- cracksNarrow surface breaks
- damageHarm or impairment
- wearCarry on person
faults · imperfections · irregularities · anomalies · discrepancies · deficiencies · nonconformance · rejection
scrutinizing
Examining something very closely
surveying · analyzing · assessing · evaluating · testing · verifying · probing · investigating · scanning · perusing
meticulous
Showing extreme attention to detail
- thoroughComplete in every detail
- close-upNear-range photograph
- magnifyingIncreasing perceived size
microscope · precision · minutiae · particulars · specifics · granularity · nuance · dissection · itemization · painstaking
auditing
Examining records for accuracy
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- regulatoryInvolving official oversight
- certificationAttestation of qualification
accreditation · licensing · customs · OSHA · FDA · permits · violations · citations · sanctions · documentation
troops
Military personnel collectively
barracks · uniform · drill · muster · regiment · quarters · arms · readiness · ceremonial
flaws
Imperfections in something
wear · faults · imperfections · irregularities · anomalies · discrepancies · deficiencies · nonconformance · rejection · pass/fail
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- assessmentevaluating, test, analyzing, exam, assessing
- searchingsearching, rummaging, digging, looking through, finding
- upkeeprepair, upkeep, servicing, repairs, preventive maintenance
- vigilancewatchfulness, vigilant, alertness, watchful, attentiveness
- Review Methodsproofreading, editing, fact-checking, peer review, double-checking
inspectingignoring
Deliberately not noticing
overlooking · disregarding · neglecting · missing · dismissing
inspectingglancing
Looking briefly or obliquely
glimpsing · skimming · scanning · peeking · eyeballing
inspectingrubber-stamping
Approving without genuine examination
trusting · accepting · taking on faith · taking at face value · assuming
- school inspectionFormal educational quality assessment
- health inspectionOfficial cleanliness evaluation
- home inspectionProfessional assessment of property condition
- safety inspectionEvaluation ensuring no hazards
- building inspectionFormal structure safety review
- food inspectionEvaluating consumables for safety