| 释义 |
in·spec·tion
\-kshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English inspecioun, from Middle French inspection, from Latin inspection-, inspectio, from inspectus (past participle) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or process of inspecting : a strict or close examination: as
a.
(1) : the physical examination of the injured part of a person suing for damages for personal injury
(2) : the examination of articles of commerce to determine their fitness for transportation or sale
b. : official examination to determine and report on the condition of military or naval personnel and matériel
c. : visual observation of the body in the course of a medical examination — compare palpation
d. : an investigation of an applicant for insurance
e. : an examination or a survey of a community, of premises, or of an installation by an authorized person (as to determine compliance with regulations or susceptibility to fire or other hazards)
2. : insight, perception — obs. except in the philosophy of A. N. Whitehead |