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- Dictionaryinspect/ɪnˈspɛkt/
verb
- 1. look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings: "they inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws"
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INSPECT definition: 1. to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about…. Learn more.
The meaning of INSPECT is to view closely in critical appraisal : look over. How to use inspect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Inspect.
INSPECT meaning: 1. to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about…. Learn more.
Inspect definition: to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically. See examples of INSPECT used in a sentence.
2 meanings: 1. to examine closely, esp for faults or errors 2. to scrutinize officially (a document, military personnel on.... Click for more definitions.
When you inspect something, you look at it carefully. When you're buying a used car, you should inspect it inside and out, and if you don't know much about what goes on under the hood, you should have a mechanic inspect it, too.
inspect to look at somebody/ something closely to make sure that everything is acceptable; to officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable: Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them. The Tourist Board inspects all recommended hotels at least once a year.
