Inspect

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈspɛkt/

Definitions of inspect

verb to look at closely or carefully in order to gather information or detect problems

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher inspects the students' homework every day.

A2 Before buying a used car, it's important to inspect it carefully for any damage.

B1 The health inspector will inspect the restaurant to ensure it meets safety regulations.

B2 The mechanic inspected the engine and found the problem.

C1 The detective inspected the crime scene for any clues that could lead to the suspect.

C2 The quality control team inspects every product before it is shipped to customers.

Examples of inspect in a Sentence

formal The quality control team will inspect the finished products before they are shipped out.

informal I need to inspect my car before going on a road trip.

slang Let's inspect the new restaurant in town and see if it's any good.

figurative She carefully inspected the evidence before making her final decision.

Grammatical Forms of inspect

• past tense: inspected
• plural: inspects
• comparative: more inspectable
• superlative: most inspectable
• present tense: inspects
• future tense: will inspect
• perfect tense: has inspected
• continuous tense: is inspecting
• singular: inspector
• positive degree: inspect
• infinitive: to inspect
• gerund: inspecting
• participle: inspecting

Origin and Evolution of inspect

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inspect' originated from the Latin word 'inspectare', which means to look into or examine closely.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inspect' has retained its original meaning of examining closely, but has also expanded to include the idea of supervising or overseeing something.