Synonyms & related words for inspection

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of inspection — including review, examination, checkup, vetting, scrutiny, survey. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to inspection

Explore words related to inspection — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include reinspect, inspect, audit, inspectorate, inspectors, preexamination, examen, verification. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for inspection

Common synonyms for inspection include review, examination, checkup, vetting, scrutiny, survey, investigation, supervision — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does inspection come from?

The word inspection breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root spect-, from Latin specio (“look, see”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.