inspect

verb

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

To view and examine officially.

To observe the status or nature of an object beyond what is found obvious upon its initial presentation; to 'view within' the object.

Roots

specio-spect · Latin · look, see

Synonyms for inspect

scrutinizev examinev investigatev checkn observev perusev inquirev surveyn scann interrogatev

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Where does inspect come from?

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