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inspect
[ in-spekt ]
verb (used with object)
- to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically:
to inspect every part of the motor.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to view or examine formally or officially:
The general inspected the troops.
inspect
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
- to examine closely, esp for faults or errors
- to scrutinize officially (a document, military personnel on ceremonial parade, etc)
Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adjective
- ˈٲ, adjective
- ˈپDz, noun
- ˈپԲ, adverb
- ˈپDzal, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·a·i·ٲ noun
- ·iԲ· adverb
- i· verb (used with object)
- ܲȴ-·Ļ adjective
- i· verb (used with object)
- -·Ļ adjective
- ܲi·Ļ adjective
- ɱ-·Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of inspect1
Example Sentences
Young smooths a microfiber cloth across the hood, then leans in closely to inspect it.
Workers also inspect the tunnel by passing through on an open trailer, scanning for any cracks that require repairs.
Before parking up, Lloyd and Paul stopped off in the town centre to inspect the river.
But with the Post Office unable to directly inspect the system which processed transactions, it accepted assurances from Fujitsu that the system was working correctly.
After the fire, Layfield’s team was sent to perform the initial repairs and to inspect for additional damage to the cover from the fire, such as burns from flying embers.
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