English dictionary · verb

inspect

to look at closely to assess condition or quality

Meaning and definitions

1. to look at closely to assess condition or quality

Connected roots

• in- (in)

  in, into, on

• spec-

  looking, watching

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These words share a recorded root connection. A shared root is a learning clue; it does not establish every step in a word’s history.

• perspective

  a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something

• instrument

  a tool or device used for a particular purpose

• prospect

  The region which the eye overlooks at one time; a view; a scene; an outlook.

• import

  to bring goods into a country from abroad

• inspire

  to fill someone with the urge or ability to do something

• spectator

  a person who watches an event as entertainment

• inject

  to drive or force a fluid into something

• retrospect

  Consideration of past times.

• innovate

  to introduce new methods, ideas, or products

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