in·spect
Pronounced:
/ɪnˈspɛkt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
in·spects; in·spect·ed; in·spect·ingMeaning:
[+ 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
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