Meaning & use
inspect
To examine something carefully and closely, especially to check its quality, safety, or condition.
See it in a sentence
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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