inspections

[/ɪnˈspɛkʃənz/]
nounpl: inspections (already plural form; singular: inspection)
inspeções
1. Official or formal examinations of something to ensure it meets required standards or to check its condition
The building underwent several inspections before receiving approval.
O edifício passou por várias inspeções antes de receber aprovação.
2. A careful and thorough look at something to check for defects or problems
Daily inspections of safety equipment are mandatory.
Inspeções diárias do equipamento de segurança são obrigatórias.
3. Acts of visiting a place to examine its conditions or operations
The food inspections revealed several hygiene violations.
As inspeções de alimentos revelaram várias violações de higiene.
The term 'inspeções' is widely used in both Brazilian and American professional environments, particularly in regulatory, safety, and quality control contexts. In Brazil, health and safety inspections (inspeções sanitárias) are common in food service and hospitality industries, reflecting strong government oversight. The word carries formal connotations and is standard in official documentation and compliance reports.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
examinationschecksreviewsauditssurveys
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglectignorance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspeções
Standard term used throughout Brazil in formal and professional contexts
São Paulo
inspeções
Commonly used in business and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inspeções
Standard usage, particularly in tourism and hospitality sectors
Portugal
inspeções
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and administrative contexts

Related Words

inspectinspectorinspection reportcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

Pass inspection - passar na inspeção
Under inspection - sob inspeção
Subject to inspection - sujeito a inspeção
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