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inspect
[ in-spekt ]
/ ɪnˈspɛkt /
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verb (used with object)
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.
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Origin of inspect
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insourcing, insp., in spades, inspan, in specie, inspect, inspection, inspection arms, inspection chamber, inspection pit, inspective
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British Dictionary definitions for inspect
inspect
/ (ɪnˈspɛkt) /
verb (tr)
to examine closely, esp for faults or errors
to scrutinize officially (a document, military personnel on ceremonial parade, etc)
Derived forms of inspect
Word Origin for inspect
C17: from Latin inspicere, from specere to look
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