Inspecting Meaning in English
word · lemma: inspect
ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ
in-SPEK-ting
ɪnspˈɛktɪŋ
in-SPEK-ting
Definition
Looking at something carefully to check its condition, quality, or to find problems.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; often used in professional or official contexts like 'inspecting equipment' or 'inspecting a building'. Common with objects that require careful review. Not used for casual glancing.
Spanish: inspeccionar - examinarPortuguese (BR): inspecionar - examinarPortuguese (PT): inspecionar - examinarChinese (Simplified): 检查 - 视察Chinese (Traditional): 檢查 - 視察Hindi: जांचना - निरीक्षण करनाArabic: يفحص - يفتشBengali: পরিদর্শন করা - পরীক্ষা করাRussian: осматривать - инспектироватьJapanese: 検査する - 点検するVietnamese: kiểm tra - xem xétKorean: 점검하다 - 검사하다Turkish: incelemek - denetlemekUrdu: معائنہ کرنا - جانچناIndonesian: memeriksa - menginspeksi
Example Sentences
The teacher is inspecting the students’ homework.
basic
A man is inspecting the car before buying it.
basic
She was inspecting the room for any signs of damage.
basic
The engineer spent hours inspecting the bridge for safety issues.
natural
We’re inspecting the package to make sure nothing is missing.
natural
After inspecting the documents, she noticed a mistake.
natural