ins
pect
Third Person
inspects
Present Participle
inspecting
Past Tense
inspected
Past Participle
inspected
1
to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards
transitive
- The mechanic will inspect the car to ensure it is safe to drive.
- The teacher will inspect the students' work to ensure they have followed instructions.
- The building inspector will inspect the construction site to verify compliance with safety standards.
- The quality control team inspects the products before they are shipped to customers.
- The supervisor inspects the machinery to detect any signs of wear or malfunction.
Synonyms:
2
to look at someone or something carefully
transitive
- Before purchasing, she decided to inspect the house for any hidden damages.
- The security guard inspected each bag before allowing entry into the building.
- He inspected the documents to verify the authenticity of the signatures.
- The artist inspected the canvas closely to perfect every detail of the painting.
- The police officer inspected the scene of the crime for any clues.