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inspect

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of inspect

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

inspected the collie before the dog show

Synonyms of inspect

audit, check (out), con, examine, overlook, oversee, review, scan, scrutinize, survey, view

Words Related to inspect

notice, observe, watch

comb, peruse, pore (over)

analyze, dissect, parse

delve (into), explore, investigate, plumb, probe, research, study

categorize, classify

reinspect, rereview, resurvey

Phrases Synonymous with inspect

Near Antonyms of inspect

glance (at or over)

Synonym Discussion of inspect

scrutinize, scan, inspect, examine mean to look at or over. scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail.

- scrutinized the hospital bill

scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.

- scanned the wine list

inspect implies scrutinizing for errors or defects.

- inspected my credentials

examine suggests a scrutiny in order to determine the nature, condition, or quality of a thing.

- examined the specimens

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