upekuzi
oo-peh-KOO-zee
How to say it
Swahiliupekuzioo-peh-KOO-zee
Englishsearch (by police), inspection; scrutiny
Frenchperquisition, fouille ; examen minutieux
Meaning
A careful search of a place, a person or documents, especially by police looking for evidence, or a close examination of facts.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kupekua, to search through. Kufanya upekuzi is to carry out a search; msako is a wider police sweep.
Examples
- Polisi walifanya upekuzi nyumbani kwa mtuhumiwa.Police searched the suspect’s house.
- Wasafiri wote wanapitia upekuzi uwanja wa ndege.All travelers go through a search at the airport.
- Ripoti hiyo inahitaji upekuzi wa kina.That report needs close scrutiny.
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