inspect

verb

in·spect in-ˈspekt

inspected; inspecting; inspects

Synonyms of inspect next

transitive verb

: to view closely in critical appraisal : look over

: to examine officially

inspects the barracks every Friday

intransitive verb

: to make an inspection

inspective

in-ˈspek-tiv

adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for inspect

scrutinize, scan, inspect, examine mean to look at or over.

scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail.

scrutinized the hospital bill

scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.

scanned the wine list

inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects.

inspected my credentials

examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing.

examined the specimens

Examples of inspect in a Sentence

She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it. The candles are inspected for damage before being packaged. After the storm, we went outside to inspect the damage. He inspected the soldiers' barracks. inspecting a restaurant for health code violations

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The plane was inspected and repaired overnight, according to Delta. —

Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024 However, key entities play crucial roles in inspecting, investigating, and otherwise interpreting what's been going on. —

Louis Biscotti, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 The majority of state election offices, 31, use a signature verification system in which election workers inspect the signature through multiple records. —

Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024 As a fix, dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly of affected trucks, free of charge, according to Chrysler. —

Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inspect