inspect

/in'spekt/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
inspect

The customs officer inspects the traveler's suitcase.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To examine something carefully and critically, typically for accuracy, quality, or to ensure conformity with standards: The core meaning involves a detailed and official or formal examination.
    • To look at something or someone closely, especially in an official capacity as part of an assessment or review: This meaning emphasizes the authoritative or supervisory role of the person doing the inspecting.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes for any signs of wear.
    • Health officials inspect restaurants to ensure they follow hygiene regulations.
    • Please inspect the document carefully before you sign it.
Advanced Usage
  • "to inspect for": to examine with the specific purpose of finding something.
    • The engineer inspected the bridge for structural flaws.
  • "to inspect by": to be examined by a specific person or authority.
    • All imported goods must be inspected by customs officials.
Variants and Related Words
  • Inspection (n): the act or process of inspecting.
    • The building failed its safety inspection.
  • Inspector (n): a person whose job is to inspect something.
    • The school inspector will visit next week.
Synonyms
  • Examine: To look at or consider something carefully.
  • Scrutinize: To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
  • Check: To examine something to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Inspect" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The action is typically expressed directly or with prepositions like "for" or "by," as shown in Advanced Usage.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the word "inspect" as their core component.)

inspect

The customs officer inspects the traveler's suitcase.

Verb
  1. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
    • audit accounts and tax returns
  2. come to see in an official or professional capacity
    • The governor visited the prison
    • The grant administrator visited the laboratory
  3. look over carefully
    • Please inspect your father's will carefully

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ chứa "inspect"

Từ có nhắc đến "inspect"