inspect
verb (used with object)
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically.
will inspect
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future tenseof inspect.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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A hermit crab will inspect a shell with care, running antennae and claws over its contours, before delicately lowering its rear end into the aperture.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be there too — a Royal Salute will be fired and Macron will inspect a guard of honour.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025
A uniformed sheriff’s deputy or trained volunteer will inspect the property for unlocked windows or doors, evidence of possible forced entry or other suspicious activity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2025
Security guards will inspect workers before every shift to ensure that their faces match their identification cards.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
“Ah, I see. Well, let’s get you some chocolate, and then I will inspect you for vermin.”
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
