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Definition inspect in American English

inspect verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈspekt/
1

to look at something carefully in order to check that it is correct or good enough

Example

Engineers will inspect the site later today.

Example

Make sure you inspect the goods carefully as soon as you receive them.

Example

The young plants are regularly inspected for disease and insects.

Synonyms and related words
study check examine
1.1

to look at something carefully

Example

She bent down to inspect the stain on the rug.

Synonyms and related words
look around look check on
2

to check officially that things are in the correct condition or that people are doing what they should

Example

The ground has already been inspected by the Sports Safety Council.

Example

Customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents.

Synonyms and related words
study check examine
2.1

to look at soldiers in order to check that their appearance is satisfactory

Synonyms and related words
Annapolis at ease attention
Definition inspect in American English