inspect

inspect
in|spect [ ın`spekt ] verb transitive **
to look at something carefully in order to check that it is correct or good enough: EXAMINE:
Engineers will inspect the site later today.
inspect something closely/carefully/thoroughly: Make sure you inspect the goods carefully as soon as you receive them.
inspect something for something: The young plants are regularly inspected for disease and insects.
a. used about an official who checks that things are in the correct condition or that people are doing what they should:
The ground has already been inspected by the Sports Safety Council.
Customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents.
b. used about a military officer who looks at soldiers in order to check that their appearance is satisfactory
c. to look at something carefully:
She bent down to inspect the stain on the rug.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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