An inspection is, most generally, an organized examination or formal evaluation exercise. In engineering activities inspection involves the measurements, tests, and gauges applied to certain characteristics in regard to an object or activity.

Inspection means careful evaluation. The primary objective of inspections is meeting customer requirements and preventing defective products from being distributed. It is undeniable that some of the product defects cannot be checked or fixed at the final production stage.

Component testing and inspection plays an important role in ensuring the quality control of manufactured parts. It involves examining individual elements of a product to ensure that they meet the expected standards, both in terms of performance and safety.

Inspection (noun) The act of carefully examining or evaluating something to ensure its quality, safety, or compliance. Example: “The annual safety inspection revealed several minor issues that needed attention.”