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INSPECTION

/ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of INSPECTION

noun

The act of examining something, often closely.

"Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!"

noun

An organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.

"The inspection fined the restaurant's owner because the kitchen was dirty."

Synonyms of INSPECTION

Words with similar meaning

Examples of INSPECTION in a Sentence

  • "Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!"
  • "The inspection fined the restaurant's owner because the kitchen was dirty."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is INSPECTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INSPECTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: INSPECTION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INSPECTION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter inspection Total
Scrabble 1113131111 14
WWF 1214141112 18

Anagrams of INSPECTION

Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSPECTION

100 words from the letters in INSPECTION

How to Use INSPECTION in Word Games

INSPECTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSPECTION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INSPECTION

What does INSPECTION mean?
INSPECTION is a noun. The act of examining something, often closely.
Is INSPECTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INSPECTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INSPECTION worth in Scrabble?
INSPECTION is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INSPECTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INSPECTION. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of INSPECTION?
Synonyms of INSPECTION include: examination, scrutiny. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of INSPECTION?
The anagrams of INSPECTION (words using the exact same letters) are: CISPONTINE, INCEPTIONS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.