inspected; inspecting; inspects
1
: to view closely in critical appraisal : look over
2
: to examine officially
inspects the barracks every Friday
: to make an inspection
Examples of inspect in a Sentence
She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it.
The candles are inspected for damage before being packaged.
After the storm, we went outside to inspect the damage.
He inspected the soldiers' barracks.
inspecting a restaurant for health code violations
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The company said two MD-11s have returned to revenue service so far, and that more jets will resume flying after they have been repaired and inspected.
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Joel Rose, NPR, 19 May 2026
Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 May 2026
The captain inspects the engines, confirms navigation systems are functioning, reviews the weather and ensures the crew is ready.
—David Pennino, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Contra Costa County health officials said the hot tub at the day spa didn’t have a permit, and had never been inspected by health officials.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Joel Rose, NPR, 19 May 2026
Because a bright sky helps subdue Venus's glare, this is a good time to inspect the planet telescopically, though its gibbous disk remains rather small and approximately seven-eighths illuminated.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 May 2026
The captain inspects the engines, confirms navigation systems are functioning, reviews the weather and ensures the crew is ready.
—David Pennino, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Contra Costa County health officials said the hot tub at the day spa didn’t have a permit, and had never been inspected by health officials.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for inspect
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“Inspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspect. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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inspect
verb
in·spect
in-ˈspekt 
1
: to examine closely (as for judging quality or condition)
inspect meat
2
: to view and examine officially
inspect the troops
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