verb
inspect
ihn-SPEHKT
verb
1
To examine something carefully, often to check for problems or verify its condition.
"The mechanic inspected the brakes before the long drive."
"Officials will inspect the restaurant's kitchen next week."
How to Use Inspect
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo look closely at something to check its quality, safety, or condition.
Common pairings
inspect closely
inspect for damage
Word Forms
inspected past tense, inspects singular
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Etymology
From Latin inspicere ("to look into"), from in- + specere ("to look at").