inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
have inspected
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present perfectof inspect.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Armed forces personnel stationed in Greenland have inspected the Ocean Explorer and spoken to those on board, concluding that they were in good condition.
From Reuters ● Sep. 13, 2023
In the aftermath of the collapse, residents have questioned why the building owner did not act more urgently to repair the building, and whether city officials should have inspected it more aggressively.
From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
SpaceX’s William Gerstenmaier said the four astronauts returning to Earth in a few weeks already have inspected the Dragon capsule that will carry them home and “it all checked out fine.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
He said that if I had noted the booth number and vendor name and made a call on the Sunday I attended, someone from the team would have inspected the items.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2021
Captain Benson," he stated, "I have inspected all the submerging machinery, the tanks, the compressed air apparatus, and all, and find everything in good order.
From The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis by Victor G. Durham
