inspect

Definition

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

Etymology

From Latin inspectum, past participle of inspicere (“to look into”), from in (“in”) + specere (“to look at”), equivalent to in- + -spect.

Example Sentences

• "Inspect the system for leaks."
• "After speaking with the building owner, hearing that the building's steam pipes were over eighty years old, and noticing areas where the pipes had been patched with duct tape, we decided to thoroughly inspect the system for leaks."
• "After talking with and observing his new patient for a few minutes, the doctor began to inspect his charge by means of a formal physical examination."