inspection

a formal or official examination

"the platoon stood ready for review"

"we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator"

An inspection is, most generally, a official examination or formal evaluation exercise. Moreover, it is the measurements, tests, and gauges applied to certian characteristics inreguards to an object or activity. The results are usually compared to specified requirements and standard for determining whether the item or activity is in line with the standards and achieves certian criteria and characteristics. Inspections are usually non-destructive.

Specific instances -

Software engineering - Software inspection, in software engineering, refers to peer review of any work product by trained individuals who look for defects using a well defined process.

Real estate - A ''property inspection'' is the examination for purposes of evaluating a property's condition. In purchasing property, a "''whole house inspection''" tries to detect defects in the property. The railroad's inspection locomotive were special types of steam locomotive designed to carry railroad officials on inspection tours of the railroad property.

Government - In government and politics, an ''inspection'' is the act of a regulatory authority administering an official review of various criteria (such as documents, facilityfacilities, records, and any other assests) that are deemed by the authority to be related to the inspection. Inspections are used for the purpose of determining if a body is complying with regulations. The inspector examines the criteria and talks with involved individuals. A report and evaluation follows such visits.The Food Safety Inspection Service is charged with ensuring that all meat and egg products in the United States are safe to consume and accurately labeled. The Meat Inspection Act of 1906 authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to order meat inspections and condemn any found unfit for human consumption. The United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission is a regulatory body that inspects for weapons of mass destruction.''See also'': weapons inspection

Mechanics - An ''annual inspection'' is a necessary inspection required on all general aviation aircraft to conform with Federal Aviation Administration safety regulations. An "''automobile inspection''" is an examination of a vehicle's components, usually done by a certified mechanic. Vehicles pass a pre-warranty inspection, if, and only if, a mechanic provide evidence for the proper working condition of all vehicle components.

Medical - An ''Inspection (medicine)medical inspection'' is the thorough and unhurried visualization of a client, this requires the use of the naked eye.

See also -

United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS ) : law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service.

Review : Writings that discuss opinion on something, usually art or entertianment.

Workers and Peasants Inspection : A Stalinist government organization.

Inspection phase : Iudgements on knowledge of various subjects relating to events.

Stateful Packet Inspection : Conversation tracking between the hosts

machine vision
machine vision system integration.
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Red Wave Technologies
Professional and intelligent nondestructive testing services utilizing infrared thermography, visual inspection and industrial photography.
http://www.redwavetechnologies.com

Tampa Home Inspector
Tampa Bay area home inspector serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco & Manatee counties. Home, new construction, commmercial, and water intrusion inspection. Litigation support.
http://www.best-tampa-inspector.com/

die casting and investment castings
metal castings and metal parts machining
http://www.zonking.com/

Lite-Check - Intelligent Trailer Testers
Lite-Check Trailer Testers provide a process driven approach to testing, inspecting and certifying trailers.
http://www.lite-check.com

USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 18-06
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 18-06 (District 1SR) -- Eastern Long Island
http://www.emcg.us/

Home Inspections services in GTA,Mississauga,Oakville,Milton,Georgetown,
BUYING OR SELLING A HOUSE? Buying a home is for most people one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. Fortunately, you don’t have to face it alone. You already have real estate professional and now is the time to include professional home inspector. HOME PROOF INSPECTION is for your security, peace of mind, and smoother closing, whether you’re buying or selling a home. A certified home inspector will be at your home for 2 to 3 hours, and you’re invited to follow the inspector step by step analysis of your home. Our reports are handed to you immediately at the end of your inspection.
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Red Box International
Red Box International was formed by Managing Director, Allan Ross, in 1993 and now distributes both Power and Security products to over 60 countries. The company operates from a modern purpose built UK factory and is justifiably proud of its reputation as a market leader in portable product technology in Aviation, Military and Para Military operations. Red Box strive to give customers competitively priced, high quality and technically advanced portable products. Red Box International holds IS09001:2000 accreditation which gives customers the peace of mind that Red Box units are designed and built to the highest possible specification. The majority of the company’s products are NATO codified and built to military requirements. Whether commercial market or private operators, Red Box customers can expect in depth technical support and operational advice, global after sales and service locations. The hugely successful Red Box Snake Cam highly portable search camera system is used extensively by Police Protection Teams and Fire Search and Rescue teams world-wide, including UK Government departments. Other products available in the range include specialist Search Camera and Tactical Camera systems for use by Counter Terrorism operations. Red Box International have a particular expertise in the design and build of portable and towed power units. The units can be used for instant starting or servicing of military aircraft, particularly helicopters, business jets or turbo prop commuter airliners. Red Box also supplies equipment to oil platforms and support ships world-wide. Units are available that can output either DC 24/28V or AC, 400 HZ at 115V. Red Box has a range of continuous power supply converters from 50/60 HZ 230V AC input to 28V DC output. These micro, switched mode, lightweight units are used for servicing aircraft in the hangar or on the ramp or for powering communications systems or servicing and supporting armoured military vehicles. These units are capable of an output of 50, 100, 150 or 200 amps, DC, per unit.
http://www.redboxpower.com/

www.evaluation2000.com
Evaluation-Inspection 2000 Ltd is a company providing appraisal and inspection services for real estate in Edmundston, NB and Rivière-du-Loup, QC's regions.
http://www.evaluation2000.com/

Inside Out Inspections
Quality home, condominium, and light commercial property inspections in the Chicagoland area since 1994. Licencsed Illinois inspector. American Socisty of Home Inspectors member ASHI.
http://www.insideoutinspections.com/

Massachusetts Home Inspection
Massachusetts Certified Home Inspections is an independently owned and operated business proudly serving home buyers/sellers throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Schedule a home inspection with me and feel confident and secure knowing that you have a certified professional on your side that you can trust to give you a 100% honest, independent and impartial evaluation of your future home.
http://www.massachusettscertifiedhomeinspection.com/

Food Safety and Inspection Service
Activities, news, product recalls and other consumer information, publications, educational programs and details of the organization.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Part of U.S. Department of Agriculture. Site provides extensive information on animal and plant health/disease topics, USDA regulations, control of invasive species, agricultural chemicals, and related public health issues.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/

United States Postal Service (USPS)
USPS Home Page providing access to services, products, employment opportunities, and general agency information.
http://www.usps.com/

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Our goal is to work courteously and responsively with our stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of quarantine and export legislation and to review it as appropriate.
http://www.aqis.gov.au/

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Homepage
Agricultural and related information.
http://www.usda.gov

Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
Informations sur les lois et règlements, la salubrité des aliments, la santé des animaux, la protection des végétaux et les affaires intégrées. Moteur de recherche.
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/