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.

The purpose of an inspection is to identify whether work equipment can be operated, adjusted and maintained safely, with any deterioration detected and remedied before it results in a health and safety risk.

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.

Answer: An inspection involves checking something, i.e., examining and assessing something. We may inspect a building or organization to make sure that it meets specific standards.