Inspect

Quick meaning: Inspect is a verb meaning To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

Meaning

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

More Meanings

1. To observe the status or nature of an object beyond what is found obvious upon its initial presentation; to 'view within' the object.
2. To view and examine officially.

Example Sentences

Inspect the system for leaks.

The general inspected the troops and their barracks.

After talking with and observing his new patient for a few minutes, the doctor began to inspect his charge by means of a formal physical examination.

After speaking with the building owner, hearing that the building's steam pipes were over eighty years old, and noticing areas where the pipes had been patched with duct tape, we decided to thoroughly inspect the system for leaks.

Word Forms

• inspects
• inspecting
• inspected

Synonyms for inspect

Depending on context, synonyms include examine, scrutinize, audit, visit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scrutinize, audit, visit, examine, scan, scrutinise.

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