inspect

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈspekt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈspekt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
verb
C1

to look at something carefully to check if it is good or correct

You should always inspect the food before you eat it to make sure it is fresh.

C1

to officially check a place to see if rules are followed and standards are met

Health officials inspect restaurants regularly to ensure they are clean and safe.

translation

v. to look at something carefully to check if it is good or correct; to officially check a place to see if rules are followed and standards are met

Word Forms

3rd Present inspects
Past inspected
Perfect inspected
Progressive inspecting