🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

검사

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geom-sa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Inspection/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"출발 전에 철저한 검사가 진행되었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Careful examination or formal scrutiny of something to ensure it meets established standards, rules, or safety regulations.

    "The aircraft underwent a rigorous inspection before being cleared for takeoff."
  2. 2

    Official or formal viewing, especially by regulatory or government authorities.

    "Annual health inspections are mandatory for all operating restaurants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'inspection' originates from the Latin 'inspectio', meaning 'a looking into'. It evolved through Middle French 'inspection' in the 14th century, retaining the meaning of examining closely.

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