Inspect (verb)

  1. Examine closely and thoroughly, especially for defects or faults.
  2. Examine (something) officially in order to ensure that it is in compliance with regulations.
  3. 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:

  1. The inspector will inspect the building to ensure safety.
  2. We need to inspect the equipment before using it.
  3. He inspected the work done by his team and found it satisfactory.
  4. The police inspected the scene of the accident.
  5. The factory was closed down because it failed the inspection.
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