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 \-ˈspek-tiv\ adjective