Meaning of preinspect | Babel Free

Definitions

To perform a preliminary inspection of; to look for potential problems with, before an official inspection.

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Examples

“Now along with the inspection and licensing of places we are very, very frequently request⟳ to, in a sense⟳, preinspect for the prospective applicant. At times we are asked to preinspect several potential pieces of real estate, to give⟳ our advice as to how adaptable they may be for this anticipated use⟳.”

“The plant⟳ may preinspect some or all of the birds.”

“Sea-Land is trying new and innovative ideas to increase⟳ its productivity through ideas like⟳ creating disincentives for truck operators to "mispark" containers in the terminal yard, preinspecting chassis so that truck operators can avoid⟳ the lines through the roadability check station, and other non-technical smart ideas.”

“The contractor would first preinspect the area (preparatory inspection) to make⟳ sure that the subsurface is clean⟳ and free from defects.”

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