inspect

inspect
in|spect [ınˈspekt] v [T]
[Date: 1600-1700; : Latin; Origin: , past participle of inspicere, from specere 'to look']
1.) to examine something carefully in order to find out more about it or to find out what is wrong with it
I got out of the car to inspect the damage .
Police inspected the scene and interviewed all the staff.
inspect sth for sth
The police will inspect the venue for safety.
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2.) to make an official visit to a building, organization etc to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed
The building is regularly inspected by the fire-safety officer.
General Allenby arrived to inspect the troops.

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