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A careful, official check or examination of something to make sure that it is in good condition, functioning properly, or complies with regulations. This often concerns technical equipment, vehicles, or buildings.
Mein Auto muss nächsten Monat zur jährlichen Inspektion in die Werkstatt.
My car has to go to the garage for its annual inspection next month.
The noun 'Inspektion' (inspection) is very often combined with the verb 'durchführen' (to carry out/conduct). The phrase 'eine Inspektion durchführen' (to carry out an inspection) is a formal and common way of saying that something is being checked.
Ein Techniker wird morgen die Inspektion der Anlage durchführen.
A technician will carry out the inspection of the system tomorrow.
In everyday life, 'Inspektion' (inspection) is often used in connection with vehicles. Typical phrases are 'das Auto zur Inspektion bringen' (to take the car in for an inspection) or 'die jährliche Inspektion ist fällig' (the annual inspection is due).
Ich habe einen Termin in der Werkstatt, um die Inspektion machen zu lassen.
I have an appointment at the garage to have the inspection done.
'Inspektion' (inspection) is often the second part of compound words that describe more precisely what is being inspected. Examples are 'Bauinspektion' (building inspection), 'Fahrzeuginspektion' (vehicle inspection), or 'Qualitätsinspektion' (quality inspection).
Die regelmäßige Heizungsinspektion kann Energiekosten sparen.
Regular heating system inspections can save energy costs.
When the word is used together with terms such as 'Truppen' (troops), 'Soldaten' (soldiers), 'General' (general), or 'Kaserne' (barracks), it always refers to a military inspection.
Vor der Parade fand eine formelle Inspektion der Uniformen statt.
Before the parade, a formal inspection of the uniforms took place.
control / check
'die Kontrolle' and 'die Inspektion' can both mean a check of something. 'Kontrolle' is more general and can be brief, everyday, or official. 'Inspektion' sounds more precise and formal: something is examined carefully, often a car, a machine, a building, or equipment. The words can be confused because an inspection is always a kind of check. But not every check is an inspection. For a quick check, 'Kontrolle' usually fits; for a thorough official examination, 'Inspektion' fits better.
Für die Inspektion muss das Auto morgen in die Werkstatt.
The car has to go to the garage tomorrow for the inspection.
Vor dem Bezahlen machte Frau Lange noch eine Kontrolle der Rechnung.
Before paying, Mrs. Lange did one more check of the bill.