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- pronunciation:
- ihn
spekt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
inspects, inspecting, inspected |
| definition 1: |
to look at very carefully, esp. to assess any damage or imperfection.
He inspected his shirt for stains.The doctor inspected the wound.- synonyms:
- examine, eyeball, scan, scrutinize, study, survey, view
- similar words:
- audit, check, evaluate, eye, look over, observe, overlook, peer at, peruse, pore over, probe
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| definition 2: |
to look at critically and formally to determine compliance with regulations.
The general inspected the troops.An official from the health department came to inspect the restaurant.All fruit has to be inspected before it enters the country.People must have their cars inspected once a year.- synonyms:
- review
- similar words:
- examine, monitor, view
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| related words: |
canvass, censor, contemplate, dissect, essay, investigate, monitor, proof, scan, scrutinize, search, study, survey, test |
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