Meaning & use

inspect

verb·Everyday

To examine something carefully and closely, especially to check its quality, safety, or condition.

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The mechanic inspected the brakes before approving the car for the long trip.

Officials inspected the factory to make sure it met safety regulations.

A note on using this word

Inspect implies a formal, thorough examination, often for compliance or safety, more rigorous than simply 'looking at' something.

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