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in·spect Listen to audio/ɪnˈspɛkt/ verb
in·spects; in·spect·ed; in·spect·ing
[+ obj] 1 : to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.
The border guard inspected [=examined] their passports. She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it. The candles are inspected for damage/defects before being packaged. After the storm, we went outside to inspect the damage.
2 : to officially visit a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition
He inspected the soldiers' barracks. inspecting a restaurant for health code violations
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