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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•spect /ɪnˈspɛkt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to look carefully at or over:to inspect every part of a motor.
- to examine officially:The general inspected the troops.
in•spec•tor, n. [countable]See -spec-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•spect (in spekt′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to look carefully at or over;
view closely and critically:to inspect every part of the motor. - to view or examine formally or officially:The general inspected the troops.
- Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere to look into, inspect. See in-2, species
- 1615–25
in•spect′a•ble, adj. in•spect′a•bil′i•ty, n. in•spect′ing•ly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged examine, scrutinize, investigate, study.
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