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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

pick over

reinspect, rereview, resurvey
Phrases Synonymous with inspect

go over
Near Antonyms of inspect

skim

glance (at or over)

miss, overlook

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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