26984 words

inspect

7 definitions • 10 examples
1
to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition:

Examples:

After the crash both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.
inspect something carefully She held the bank note up to the light and inspected it carefully.
2
to officially visit a place or a group of people in order to check that everything is correct and legal:

Examples:

An official from the Department of Health will be inspecting the restaurant this afternoon.
The King inspected the troops.
3
If a building is inspected, it is examined carefully by a specially trained person, in order to discover if there is anything wrong with its structure.
4
to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, esp. about quality or condition:

Examples:

After the accident both drivers got out and inspected their cars for damage.
5
If an official person inspects a thing, place, or a group of people, the official looks carefully in order to make certain the thing, place, or group is in good condition and that rules are being obeyed:

Examples:

Someone from the Health Department will inspect the restaurant this afternoon.
6
to look at something carefully in order to check its quality or condition:

Examples:

Inspect the goods carefully before you accept delivery of them.
inspect (sth) for sth There is a process to force gas companies to inspect for leaks more frequently.
7
to officially visit a building or organization in order to check that everything is correct and legal:

Examples:

They did a two-day, on-site survey to inspect the facility.
The premises are inspected twice a year by the Trading Standards Officer.

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