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in·spect

inspect

 
 
pronunciation:
ihn spekt
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part of speech: verb
inflections: inspects, inspecting, inspected
definition: When you inspect something, you look at it very carefully. You might want to see what is in it or see what might be wrong with it. You might want to see how it has changed or just how it looks at this moment.
The doctor inspected the wound.The geologist inspected the rock carefully to see what is was made up of.
synonyms:
examine, study, view
similar words:
check, evaluate, eye, look over, observe, probe
Word Builder: inspect +
  • inspector:
    a person who inspects or who does inspections.
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