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Common collocations with inspection in American Collocation

inspection noun countable/uncountable

US /ɪnˈspekʃ(ə)n/

unexpected

random
unannounced

There were further unannounced inspections in September.

happening often or at set times

annual
frequent
periodic
programmed
regular
routine
yearly

The Commission carries out an annual inspection to monitor standards and premises.

happening at the beginning/happening later

further
initial
preliminary

Further inspection revealed that the work had not been carried out to the requested standard.

done by a particular group

external
independent
joint
public

The shop must pass a rigorous independent inspection to ensure it meets the high standard of service laid down in the code of practice.

careful/not careful

careful
close
cursory
detailed
full
quick
rigorous
thorough
visual

On closer inspection, the damage was not as bad as I had thought.

when an organization passes an inspection

positive
satisfactory
successful

Accreditation normally follows two satisfactory site inspections.

do an inspection

carry out
conduct
do
make
perform
undertake

Regular inspections were carried out.

When work is complete, a detailed inspection of the premises will be made.

have an inspection

undergo

The vehicle has undergone an inspection.

pass/fail an inspection

fail
pass

There was an increase in the number of schools that failed inspections.