HOW TO PRONOUNCE
inspect
/ˌɪnˈspɛkt/
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What does inspect mean?
verb
- To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.
- To observe the status or nature of an object beyond what is found obvious upon its initial presentation; to 'view within' the object.
- To examine officially.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɪnˈspɛkt/
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Here and there they would stop to inspect a bunch of cattle, and there would be a parley, brief and businesslike.
She bade Phœbe step into one of the tall chairs, and inspect the ancient map of the Pyncheon territory at the eastward.
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She smiled, just as if she had been asked to inspect a tiara of diamonds with the ultimate view of purchasing it.
Every man prompted by revenge, ill-humor or wantonness to inspect the inside of his neighbour's house, may get a Writ of Assistance.
Often, when rambling in the neighboring woods, I inspect the baskets of the mushroom pickers, who are delighted for me to look.