noun
Uncommon
inspecting
Inspecting (noun) means the act of examining something closely; an inspection. Example: “The building was closed for inspecting after the fire.”
noun
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The act of examining something closely; an inspection.
"The building was closed for inspecting after the fire."
"Sensations then, are not perceivings, observings or findings; they are not detectings, scannings or inspectings; they are not apprehendings, cognisings, intuitings or knowings."
— Gilbert Ryle, The Concept of Mind: 60th Anniversary Edition (2009)
How to use inspecting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of carefully examining something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- inspectings
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The building was closed for _____ after the fire.
Rhymes for inspecting
expecting
detecting
affecting
selecting
rejecting
projecting
collecting
reflecting
respecting
correcting
perfecting
dissecting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “inspecting” mean?
The word “inspecting” means the act of examining something closely; an inspection. In plain terms, the act of carefully examining something.
How do you use “inspecting” in a sentence?
Here is “inspecting” used in a sentence: “The building was closed for inspecting after the fire.”
What part of speech is “inspecting”?
“Inspecting” is a noun.
Is “inspecting” a common word?
“Inspecting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
