Spot check Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈspɑt/ /ˈtʃɛk

SPOT-chek

UK

spˈɒt/ /tʃˈɛk

SPOT-chek

Definition

A spot check is a quick inspection done unexpectedly or at random to see if things are correct, clean, or following rules.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in workplaces, schools, or other formal environments. 'Spot check' emphasizes randomness or surprise. Common collocation: 'do/carry out/conduct a spot check.' Not the same as a full inspection, which is more thorough.

• Spanish: inspección aleatoria - revisión puntual
• Portuguese (BR): checagem pontual - inspeção surpresa
• Portuguese (PT): verificação pontual - inspeção surpresa
• Chinese (Simplified): 抽查
• Chinese (Traditional): 抽查
• Hindi: आकस्मिक जाँच
• Arabic: تفتيش مفاجئ - فحص عشوائي
• Bengali: আকস্মিক পরিদর্শন - হঠাৎ যাচাই
• Russian: выборочная проверка - внезапная проверка
• Japanese: 抜き打ち検査 - 抜き打ちチェック
• Vietnamese: kiểm tra đột xuất - kiểm tra bất ngờ
• Korean: 불시 점검
• Turkish: ani denetim - rastgele kontrol
• Urdu: اچانک معائنہ - فوری جانچ
• Indonesian: pemeriksaan dadakan - pemeriksaan acak

Example Sentences

The teacher did a spot check of students' homework.

basic

We had a spot check at work this morning.

basic

Health inspectors often do spot checks in restaurants.

basic

Surprise, they're doing a spot check on your desk today!

natural

The airport does spot checks to keep everyone safe.

natural

If you keep your area tidy, a spot check won't stress you out.

natural