inspection

supervision

Overseeing people or processes

• monitoringOngoing observation of something
• regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
• surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects

compliance · audit · watchdog · regulator · ombudsman · enforcement · accountability · governance · spot-check · unannounced

evaluation

Determining worth or quality

• assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
• analysisMethodical study of parts
• observationAttentive watching or remark

appraisal · checkup · screening · testing · diagnosis · probe · survey · study · measurement · investigation

hazard

Source of potential harm

• complianceAdhering to requirements
• regulationsEnforced rules and standards
• OSHAFederal workplace safety regulator

violation · citation · permit · certificate · occupancy · structural · electrical · sanitation

standards

Accepted levels of quality

• conformanceAdherence to requirements
• defectsFaults or imperfections
• toleranceWillingness to accept difference

criteria · verification · validation · certification · testing · pass-fail · rejection · acceptance · grading · specification

service

Aid or maintenance

• repairRestore to working order
• upkeepOngoing preservation effort
• servicingPerforming routine maintenance

tune-up · diagnostics · tire-pressure · alignment · calibration · preventive · scheduled · routine · pre-flight · roadworthiness

physical

Of body or matter

• checkupRoutine health evaluation
• examFormal knowledge assessment
• palpationMedical examination by touch

auscultation · percussion · urinalysis · colonoscopy · mammography · electrocardiogram · spirometry · vitals · biopsy · screening

border

Outer edge or limit

• immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
• passportGovernment-issued travel credential
• visaTravel authorization stamp

baggage · contraband · tariff · declaration · duty · checkpoint · TSA · quarantine · agriculture · pat-down

• military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
• pest controlinsecticide, rat trap, pesticide, mousetrap, exterminator
• Evaluationsevaluation, assessment, appraisal, review, rating
• factory workfactory worker, assembly, assembly line, welding, assembly worker
• government actionslaws, policies, presidential decree, resolution, mandates
• investigationsinvestigation report, audit, investigation, review, FBI investigation