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IELTS word

inspect

/ɪnˈspɛkt/verb

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English definition

to look closely at something to check it

Common phrases / collocations

  1. inspect a building
  2. carefully inspect
  3. inspect for damage

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The engineer inspected a crack in the bridge.

  2. 2.

    Workers inspect the machines each morning.

  3. 3.

    She inspected the package for damage.

Visual learning

See the meaning

An engineer checks a small bridge crack using a flashlight and clipboard.
to look closely at something to check it
1crack is found
2engineer checks it
crack is found→engineer checks it