inspect

verb
UK: /ɪnˈspekt/
US: /ɪnˈspekt/

  1. To look at something carefully in order to discover information about it.

    1. I must inspect this document to be sure.
    2. The building's engineer will inspect the foundation thoroughly before the renovation.

  2. To officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable.

    1. The police will inspect your car.
    2. The health department inspects restaurants regularly to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained.

Synonyms

review check survey scan examine
inspect noun

  1. An act of looking at something carefully.

    1. After an inspect, he agreed.
    2. The detailed inspect of the aircraft revealed a crack in the wing structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inspect" in English means: To look at something carefully in order to discover information about it., To officially visit a school, factory, etc. in order to check that rules are being obeyed and that standards are acceptable..

The phonetic transcription of "inspect" is /ɪnˈspekt/ in British English and /ɪnˈspekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inspect": review, check, survey, scan, examine.

Example usage of "inspect": "I must inspect this document to be sure.". More examples on the page.