inspect
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
to view or examine formally or officially: The general inspected the troops.
Origin of inspect
1Other words for inspect
Other words from inspect
- in·spect·a·ble, adjective
- in·spect·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- in·spect·ing·ly, adverb
- pre·in·spect, verb (used with object)
- qua·si-in·spect·ed, adjective
- re·in·spect, verb (used with object)
- self-in·spect·ed, adjective
- un·in·spect·ed, adjective
- well-in·spect·ed, adjective
Words Nearby inspect
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How to use inspect in a sentence
When an alarm goes off in the middle of the night, the robot awakens from its charging dock to go to inspect what’s happening.
Boston Dynamics adds an ‘arm’ to its robotic dog Spot | Dalvin Brown | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostSan Francisco officials have also helped to inspect school buildings and allocated $15 million in extra funding to the district, she said.
San Francisco is suing its own school district in a bid to resume in-person classes | Marisa Iati | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostFueled by a hunger for more calm, I inspected my calendar more closely.
Why working moms deserve a tantrum (and how to survive the remainder of the pandemic) | Christine Koh | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostWe had been inspected multiple times by the County to make sure that we were following protocol.
How One Instagram Post Inspired Diners From Around the World to Donate Restaurant Meals | Amanda Kludt | January 27, 2021 | EaterJannetta said bridges and structures are inspected at least every two years.
Metrorail system still has work to do on safety, board says | Justin George | January 27, 2021 | Washington Post
Blaine stresses that he was not called to inspect the rail site.
The remains will go next to the University of Wisconsin for an anthropologist and odontologist to inspect.
As the police officer bends down to inspect the body, a mouse "blows out" of its chest.
Death in the Heartland: What Happened to Steven Haataja? | Tim Teeman | March 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey claim FDA did not have proper resources to inspect imported catfish.
Up to a Point: P.J. O’Rourke on Valentine’s Day and Oral Hygiene | P. J. O’Rourke | February 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRuth demanded the home plate umpire inspect the ball, according to multiple writers on hand.
The Myth of Jackie Mitchell, the Girl Who Struck Out Ruth and Gehrig | Adam Doster | May 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHere he can inspect what he sees, say the reflection of the face of his mother or nurse, and compare it at once with the original.
Children's Ways | James SullyA full General landing to inspect overseas is entitled to a salute of 17 guns—well, I got my dues.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonA number of the articles were used in the erection of Edgbaston Vestry Hall, where the curious may inspect them if so inclined.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellHe annually has a gathering of distinguished farmers and others to inspect his estate and see how his "book farming" gets on.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyThe disk of light disappeared, and the alert constable could be heard moving along the corridor to inspect the other offices.
Dope | Sax Rohmer
British Dictionary definitions for inspect
/ (ɪnˈspɛkt) /
to examine closely, esp for faults or errors
to scrutinize officially (a document, military personnel on ceremonial parade, etc)
Origin of inspect
1Derived forms of inspect
- inspectable, adjective
- inspectingly, adverb
- inspection, noun
- inspectional, adjective
- inspective, adjective
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