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- DictionaryIn·spect/inˈspek(t)/
verb
- 1. look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings: "they were inspecting my outside paintwork for cracks and flaws"
to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition: After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage. inspect something carefully She held the $100 bill up to the light and inspected it carefully. Synonyms. check (EXAMINE)
Check pronunciation: inspect. Definition of inspect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of inspect. verb. look over carefully. “Please inspect your father's will carefully” see more. verb. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification. synonyms: audit, scrutinise, scrutinize. see more. verb. come to see in an official or professional capacity. synonyms: visit. Pronunciation. US. /ɪnˈspɛkt/ UK. /ɪnˈspɛkt/
3 days ago · 2 senses: 1. to examine closely, esp for faults or errors 2. to scrutinize officially (a document, military personnel on.... Click for more definitions.
Thesaurus. See inspect in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: inspect. Definition of inspect verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to look carefully at or over: to inspect every part of a motor. 2. to view or examine formally or officially: to inspect troops. [1615–25; < Latin inspicere to look into, inspect = in- in- 2 + -spicere, comb. form of specere to see, observe] in•spect′a•ble, adj. in•spect`a•bil′i•ty, n.
to officially visit a building or organization, in order to check that everything is correct and legal: Schools will be inspected regularly to maintain standards. inspect verb [T] (LOOK AT) to look at something very carefully: Clara inspected her make-up in the mirror.
