Inspect
verb
To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover something.
The teacher inspected the classroom before the students arrived.
Often appears as...
- inspect the area
- inspect the premises
verb
To visit a place, especially in order to check that everything is correct and in good condition.
The health officer will inspect the restaurant today for cleanliness.
Often appears as...
- inspect the property
- health and safety inspection
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To look at someone or something to make sure it is acceptable or suitable.
She inspected her reflection in the mirror before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- inspect oneself in the mirror
- inspect one's appearance
verb
To examine an aspect or part of something in detail.
Engineers will inspect the bridge for any damage after the earthquake.
Often appears as...
- inspect the damage
- inspect the structure
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To look at something or someone carefully in order to discover something.
The teacher inspected the classroom before the students arrived.
Often appears as...
- inspect the area
- inspect the premises
verb
To visit a place, especially in order to check that everything is correct and in good condition.
The health officer will inspect the restaurant today for cleanliness.
Often appears as...
- inspect the property
- health and safety inspection
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To look at someone or something to make sure it is acceptable or suitable.
She inspected her reflection in the mirror before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- inspect oneself in the mirror
- inspect one's appearance
verb
To examine an aspect or part of something in detail.
Engineers will inspect the bridge for any damage after the earthquake.
Often appears as...
- inspect the damage
- inspect the structure
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
When you inspect, you pay close attention to find details others might miss.
She inspected the document for any errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Looking
Inspecting is more active than just watching; it involves searching and analyzing.
He inspected the garden, looking for signs of pests.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Disapproval
The act of inspecting may imply that you have the authority to approve or criticize.
The supervisor inspected our work for quality.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
When you inspect, you pay close attention to find details others might miss.
She inspected the document for any errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Looking
Inspecting is more active than just watching; it involves searching and analyzing.
He inspected the garden, looking for signs of pests.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Disapproval
The act of inspecting may imply that you have the authority to approve or criticize.
The supervisor inspected our work for quality.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention to Detail
When you inspect, you pay close attention to find details others might miss.
She inspected the document for any errors.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Looking
Inspecting is more active than just watching; it involves searching and analyzing.
He inspected the garden, looking for signs of pests.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Disapproval
The act of inspecting may imply that you have the authority to approve or criticize.
The supervisor inspected our work for quality.
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The neurons that shaped...
you from him from the other person is your skin to remove the skin you experience that person's touch in your mind you've dissolved the barrier between you and other human beings and this of course is the basis of much of Eastern philosophy and that is there's no real independent self aloof from other human beings inspecting the world
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Inspecting Agricultural...
Uh-hmm. This is garri. I have to look through your garri to make sure. Garri is a form of the cassava and when it comes in bundles like this, we have people that stick other items, so that's what I'm doing now, just inspecting his garri. You said you had garri, you have dried fish.
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Scientists "See" Ocean...
the sea scientists note the health of the coral types of fish including the invasive lionfish and inspect man-made debris including lost fishing gear and even newly found shipwrecks all of this data will help scientists better understand the reefs here and offer
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Advice from the world’s...
you know have him severely inspected but I'm here to tell you that the reality is very different now how did I get started in this field I got started in this field when I left college my mother said to me you need to get a job so I did the
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These Adorable Baby...
most adult females have their own influence to look after but they still want to inspect everyone else's babies often seem to get treated little better than past the parcel but it's part of monkey politics by showing interest in
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A Visit to the Leather...
Brotherhood our friendship stay strong with that yeah just take a little slice off here see what that looks like before Carl will make any deal he needs to inspect the merchandise yeah that'll be nice or burl isn't is an unusual
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Sylvia Earle: How to...
These are the gentle giants that I've had the pleasure of meeting face to face many times underwater. There's nothing quite like being personally inspected by a whale. We can pick up and fly to the deepest
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The Raven: Stealing,...
buckner can observe how he hides it from potential thieves so now elias is approaching this cache is already inspecting it and now guard it right away elias takes the cash and stores it in
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Drowning in Grain: A...
life is good it's always in the back of your head is it worth it getting inspected
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Protecting Ancient...
Nadia's help the museum agreed to let me inspect the seized antiquities
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The neurons that shaped...
you from him from the other person is your skin to remove the skin you experience that person's touch in your mind you've dissolved the barrier between you and other human beings and this of course is the basis of much of Eastern philosophy and that is there's no real independent self aloof from other human beings inspecting the world
Video examples
Inspecting Agricultural...
Uh-hmm. This is garri. I have to look through your garri to make sure. Garri is a form of the cassava and when it comes in bundles like this, we have people that stick other items, so that's what I'm doing now, just inspecting his garri. You said you had garri, you have dried fish.
Video examples
Scientists "See" Ocean...
the sea scientists note the health of the coral types of fish including the invasive lionfish and inspect man-made debris including lost fishing gear and even newly found shipwrecks all of this data will help scientists better understand the reefs here and offer
Video examples
Advice from the world’s...
you know have him severely inspected but I'm here to tell you that the reality is very different now how did I get started in this field I got started in this field when I left college my mother said to me you need to get a job so I did the
Video examples
These Adorable Baby...
most adult females have their own influence to look after but they still want to inspect everyone else's babies often seem to get treated little better than past the parcel but it's part of monkey politics by showing interest in
Video examples
A Visit to the Leather...
Brotherhood our friendship stay strong with that yeah just take a little slice off here see what that looks like before Carl will make any deal he needs to inspect the merchandise yeah that'll be nice or burl isn't is an unusual
Video examples
Sylvia Earle: How to...
These are the gentle giants that I've had the pleasure of meeting face to face many times underwater. There's nothing quite like being personally inspected by a whale. We can pick up and fly to the deepest
Video examples
The Raven: Stealing,...
buckner can observe how he hides it from potential thieves so now elias is approaching this cache is already inspecting it and now guard it right away elias takes the cash and stores it in
Video examples
Drowning in Grain: A...
life is good it's always in the back of your head is it worth it getting inspected
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Protecting Ancient...
Nadia's help the museum agreed to let me inspect the seized antiquities
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Jennifer Granholm
American Politician
Those who purify your water, inspect your meat, and test your kids' toys, as well as a huge number of nurses, teachers, and our soldiers, are public employees. The firefighters who don't hesitate to rush toward danger while you run away from it - they are all public employees.
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Tena Desae
Indian Actress
Always try clothes on before you buy them. Stand, sit, walk and inspect yourself from all angles before you buy it so you don't regret it later. Knowing what it looks like on you is very important, as your body shape must suit the cut of the outfit.
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Robert Lanza
American Scientist
The farther we peer into space, the more we realize that the nature of the universe cannot be understood fully by inspecting spiral galaxies or watching distant supernovas. It lies deeper. It involves our very selves.
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Vincent Frank
American Politician
I don't think the process was successful and should be inspected closer. I am not afraid to say I am not familiar with the entire process, so before commenting further I would have to study the process more in depth.
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Bob Barr
American Politician
Courts have long recognized the federal government's robust power to inspect people and goods entering the country. After all, the very foundation of national sovereignty is a nation's ability to protect its borders.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
If we were to inspect ourselves or members of our family and our friends, we would see that we don't really have to go all the way overseas to be mystified - we can be mystified right at home.
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John Catsimatidis
Greek Businessman
One mentor I had taught me that people do what you inspect, not necessarily what you expect. In other words, if nobody is watching, there will be some slack off.
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Adolf Galland
German General
I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
Usually, when I walk on a wire, I inspect the anchor point on both sides before crossing.
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Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.
American Businessman
People don't do what you expect but what you inspect.
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Jennifer Granholm
American Politician
Those who purify your water, inspect your meat, and test your kids' toys, as well as a huge number of nurses, teachers, and our soldiers, are public employees. The firefighters who don't hesitate to rush toward danger while you run away from it - they are all public employees.
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Tena Desae
Indian Actress
Always try clothes on before you buy them. Stand, sit, walk and inspect yourself from all angles before you buy it so you don't regret it later. Knowing what it looks like on you is very important, as your body shape must suit the cut of the outfit.
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Robert Lanza
American Scientist
The farther we peer into space, the more we realize that the nature of the universe cannot be understood fully by inspecting spiral galaxies or watching distant supernovas. It lies deeper. It involves our very selves.
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Vincent Frank
American Politician
I don't think the process was successful and should be inspected closer. I am not afraid to say I am not familiar with the entire process, so before commenting further I would have to study the process more in depth.
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Bob Barr
American Politician
Courts have long recognized the federal government's robust power to inspect people and goods entering the country. After all, the very foundation of national sovereignty is a nation's ability to protect its borders.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
If we were to inspect ourselves or members of our family and our friends, we would see that we don't really have to go all the way overseas to be mystified - we can be mystified right at home.
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John Catsimatidis
Greek Businessman
One mentor I had taught me that people do what you inspect, not necessarily what you expect. In other words, if nobody is watching, there will be some slack off.
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Adolf Galland
German General
I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.
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Philippe Petit
French Celebrity
Usually, when I walk on a wire, I inspect the anchor point on both sides before crossing.
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Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.
American Businessman
People don't do what you expect but what you inspect.
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