inspect Meaning & Definition
What Does Inspect Mean?
Inspect is a verb that means to view closely in critical appraisal. It can also mean to examine officially.
Inspect: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /in-ˈspekt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | scrutinize, audit and visit |
| Antonyms | skim, glance (at or over) and miss |
| Verb forms | inspects, inspecting, inspected |
Inspect Definition (Verb)
- to view closely in critical appraisal : look over
- to examine officially
inspects the barracks every Friday
- to make an inspection
Synonyms of Inspect
Inspect synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Inspect
Inspect in a Sentence
Inspect the system for leaks.
After speaking with the building owner, hearing that the building's steam pipes were over eighty years old, and noticing areas where the pipes had been patched with duct tape, we decided to thoroughly inspect the system for leaks.
After talking with and observing his new patient for a few minutes, the doctor began to inspect his charge by means of a formal physical examination.
The general inspected the troops and their barracks.
inspects the barracks every Friday
inspected the collie before the dog show
Word Forms & Grammar
in·spect·ed
in·spect·ing
in·spects
in·spec·tive adjective
inspect
inspected
inspecting
inspective
inspects
inspect (third-person singular simple present inspects, present participle inspecting, simple past and past participle inspected)
Words That Rhyme With Inspect
Origin of Inspect
Origin 1: Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere, from in- + specere to look spy
Origin 2: From Latin inspectum, past participle of inspicere (“to look into”), from in (“in”) + specere (“to look at”), equivalent to in- + -spect.
First Known Use
circa 1623t
Pronouncing Inspect
Inspect is pronounced /in-ˈspekt/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (spekt).
Frequently Asked Questions About Inspect
What part of speech is inspect?
Inspect is a verb.
What is another word for inspect?
Close synonyms of inspect are scrutinize, audit and visit. See the full list of inspect synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of inspect?
The opposite of inspect can be expressed with words like skim, glance (at or over) and miss.
What is the past tense of inspect?
The past tense of inspect is inspected. The present participle is inspecting.