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Inspection

Meaning in public administration, with examples

/ɪnˈspekʃən/nounCore term

In public administration, inspection means: An official visit or examination to check that a place, organization, product or activity meets the required rules and standards.

In Turkish: teftiş, denetim, muayene

How it is used

Inspections are carried out, scheduled or unannounced, and they lead to reports, warnings or fines. Inspectors work for inspectorates or inspection boards. Inspection focuses on checking on site; audit focuses more on records and systems.

Example sentences

  1. The food safety inspection found problems in two of the five kitchens.

  2. Schools are told about the inspection only one day in advance.

Common collocations

  • carry out an inspection
  • unannounced inspection
  • inspection report
  • inspection board
  • site inspection
  • auditAn official, independent examination of an organization's accounts, systems or performance to check that money was used properly and rules were followed.
  • complianceThe state of following the rules, laws, standards or conditions that apply to an organization or activity, and the work of checking that this happens.
  • enforcementThe work of making sure that laws and rules are obeyed, through inspections, warnings, fines, orders or legal action.
  • internal controlThe policies, procedures and checks an organization puts in place to protect its resources, prevent errors and fraud, and make sure it meets its objectives and follows the rules.

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