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inspect I. inspect noun (-s) Etymology: Latin inspectus, from inspectus, past participle obsolete : inspection II. in·spect \ə̇nzˈpekt, ə̇nˈsp-\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: partly from Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere, from in- in- (II) + -spicere (from specere to look), & partly from Latin inspectare, from inspectus — more at spy transitive verb 1. : to view closely and critically (as in order to ascertain quality or state, detect errors, or otherwise appraise) : examine with care : scrutinize < let us inspect your motives > < inspected the herd for ticks > 2. : to view and examine officially (as troops or arms) intransitive verb archaic : to look carefully : make an examination (as into a situation) : search Synonyms: see scrutinize |