in·spec·tion /ɪnˈspekʃən/ n. 1. 检查，检验；审视 An inspection of the roof showed no leaks. 屋顶经检查未发现有漏隙。 On closer inspection the notes proved to be forgeries. 经进一步仔细查看，发现这些钞票是伪造的。 2. 检阅；视察 The troops prepared for the daily inspection. 部队准备接受日常检阅。 make an inspection of a school 视察学校 3. (巡官的)巡区；检查员(或督察员等)的管辖区