Phrase guide

ticket inspection

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈtɪkɪt ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
  • US: /ˈtɪkət ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
  • rhymes with -ɛkʃən

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of inspecting a passenger's ticket (especially on a train or bus) with the intent of disallowing the passenger to ride for free.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ticket + inspection.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Fahrkartenkontrolle — inspection of a passenger's ticket
  • Japanese: 検札 (kensatsu) — inspection of a passenger's ticket
  • Polish: kontrola biletów — inspection of a passenger's ticket