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Main Entry:: in·spect
Pronunciation:: \in-ˈspekt\
Function:: verb
Etymology:: Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere, from in- + specere to look — more at spy
Date:: circa 1623

transitive verb 1 : to view closely in critical appraisal : look over 2 : to examine officially <inspects the barracks every Friday> intransitive verb : to make an inspection

synonyms see scrutinize

— in·spec·tive

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\-ˈspek-tiv\ adjective

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