waveinspection
nounUK /ˈweɪv ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
US /ˈweɪv ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
A wave inspection is when you look closely at a wave to see what it is like.
The scientist did a wave inspection to check how tall the ocean wave was.
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2. A careful look at a hand signal or gesture to understand its meaning.
The coach gave a quick wave inspection to make sure the players saw his signal.
3. A check of a sound wave or light wave using special tools.
The engineer performed a wave inspection on the radio signal to find the problem.
4. A review of a curling or rippling pattern on a surface.
She did a wave inspection of the fabric to see if the pattern was even.