Inspect
(verb)
- Examine closely and thoroughly, especially for defects or faults.
- Examine (something) officially in order to ensure that it is in compliance with regulations.
- Look over carefully, observe closely.
Origin:
From the latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere meaning to look at closely. first used in the 16th century.
Examples:
- The inspector will inspect the building to ensure safety.
- We need to inspect the equipment before using it.
- He inspected the work done by his team and found it satisfactory.
- The police inspected the scene of the accident.
- The factory was closed down because it failed the inspection.