inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
inspects
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present tense formof inspect (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Parties can’t begin until a resident assistant inspects the scene to ensure requirements are met—like offering a proportional amount of food if alcohol is served.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
And Oracle independently inspects and verifies every piece of the application’s source code and each software update.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
However, in response to the recent cases, Ofsted now inspects early years settings every four years, instead of every six years.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
She inspects his pockets one more time, just in case.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
