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.

OTHER WORDS FOR inspect

1 examine, scrutinize, investigate, study.

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Origin of inspect

1615–25; <Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere to look into, inspect. See in-², species

OTHER WORDS FROM inspect

in·spect·a·ble, adjectivein·spect·a·bil·i·ty, nounin·spect·ing·ly, adverbpre·in·spect, verb (used with object)

qua·si-in·spect·ed, adjectivere·in·spect, verb (used with object)self-in·spect·ed, adjectiveun·in·spect·ed, adjectivewell-in·spect·ed, adjective

Words nearby inspect

insourcing, insp., in spades, inspan, in specie, inspect, inspection, inspection arms, inspection chamber, inspection pit, inspective

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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 Post
San 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 Post
Fueled 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 Post
We 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|Eater

Jannetta 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.
Oil Tankers Leaking into Seattle’s Water|Bill Conroy|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The remains will go next to the University of Wisconsin for an anthropologist and odontologist to inspect.
The WWII Hero America Abandoned|Megan McCloskey, ProPublica|March 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
They 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|DAILY BEAST
Ruth 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|DAILY BEAST
Here 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 Sully
A full General landing to inspect overseas is entitled to a salute of 17 guns—well, I got my dues.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
A 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 Showell
He 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 Greeley
The 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

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

inspectable, adjectiveinspectingly, adverbinspection, nouninspectional, adjective

inspective, adjective

Word Origin for inspect

C17: from Latin inspicere, from specere to look

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