self-inspection
nounUK /ˌself ɪnˈspekʃn/
US /ˌself ɪnˈspekʃn/
The act of looking at yourself or your own work to check for mistakes.
Before handing in her homework, she did a quick self-inspection to catch any spelling errors.
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2. A careful look at your own body to check for health problems.
The doctor taught him how to do a monthly self-inspection of his skin for unusual spots.
3. The process of checking equipment or machinery by the person or group that operates it.
The pilot completed a routine self-inspection of the aircraft before takeoff.
4. An honest look at your own thoughts, feelings, or behavior.
Her quiet evening of self-inspection helped her understand why she had been so stressed.