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verb (used with object)
1.
to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
2.
to view or examine formally or officially: The general inspected the troops.
Origin:
1615–25; < Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere to look into, inspect. See in-2, species
1615–25; < Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere to look into, inspect. See in-2, species
Related forms
in·spect·a·ble, adjective
in·spect·a·bil·i·ty, noun
in·spect·ing·ly, adverb
pre·in·spect, verb (used with object)
qua·si-in·spect·ed, adjective
EXPANDre·in·spect, verb (used with object)
self-in·spect·ed, adjective
un·in·spect·ed, adjective
well-in·spect·ed, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. examine, scrutinize, investigate, study.
1. examine, scrutinize, investigate, study.
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Inspectable
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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