real-time inspection
noun phraseUK /ˌrɪəl ˈtaɪm ɪnˈspekʃən/
US /ˌriːl ˈtaɪm ɪnˈspekʃən/
Checking something right away as it happens, without waiting.
The teacher did a real-time inspection of our science project while we were building it.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A continuous watch of a process to catch problems the moment they appear.
The factory uses real-time inspection to spot broken parts on the assembly line.
3. Looking at live video or data to make quick decisions.
The doctor performed a real-time inspection of the scan during the operation.
4. Checking goods or work instantly instead of later.
Real-time inspection of the packages saved the company from shipping damaged goods.