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- pronunciation:
- ihn
spekt
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inspects, inspecting, inspected |
| definition 1: |
to look at very carefully to find any problems.
He inspected the shirt for stains.- synonyms:
- examine, scan, scrutinize, study, survey, view
- similar words:
- check, evaluate, eye, look over, observe, peer at, pore over, probe
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| definition 2: |
to look at in a critical and formal way to make sure that standards are kept.
The captain inspects the crew each morning.The meat that we eat has been inspected to make sure it is safe to eat.- synonyms:
- review
- similar words:
- examine, monitor, view
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| related words: |
censor, contemplate, dissect, investigate, proof, scan, scrutinize, search, study, survey, test |
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