verb

inspect

to inspect, to examine

The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes.

The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes.

The general inspected the troops.

The general inspected the troops.

((sth.)) to look at (sth.) closely to check for problems The mechanic will inspect the car's brakes.

Synonyms: examine, check, scrutinize

From Latin 'in-' (into) + 'specere' (to look), meaning 'to look into'.

Think of 'looking into' something carefully. The root 'spect' is also in 'spectacles' (glasses).

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