B2 adjective Neutral

inspect

/ɪnˈspekt/

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

Beispiele

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1

You should inspect the apartment for any damages before you move in.

You should carefully check the flat for broken items before starting your lease.

2

The health department will inspect the kitchen to ensure it meets hygiene regulations.

Government officials will carry out a formal check of the kitchen's cleanliness standards.

3

Let me inspect that phone; it looks like the screen might be cracked.

Let me take a close look at your phone because I think I see a scratch.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
inspection
Verb
inspect
Adjektiv
inspected
Verwandt
inspector
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Merkhilfe

Break the word into 'In' + 'Spect'. 'Spect' is from the Latin for 'see' (like spectacles or spectator). To inspect is to 'look into' something deeply.

Schnelles Quiz

The building manager had to _______ the elevator after several people complained about a weird noise.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: inspect

Beispiele

1

You should inspect the apartment for any damages before you move in.

everyday

You should carefully check the flat for broken items before starting your lease.

2

The health department will inspect the kitchen to ensure it meets hygiene regulations.

formal

Government officials will carry out a formal check of the kitchen's cleanliness standards.

3

Let me inspect that phone; it looks like the screen might be cracked.

informal

Let me take a close look at your phone because I think I see a scratch.

4

Scientists must inspect the fossil fragments under a microscope to determine their origin.

academic

Researchers need to examine the small pieces of bone very closely using scientific equipment.

5

Our quality control team will inspect every unit on the assembly line for defects.

business

The company's testers will check every product for errors during the manufacturing process.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
inspection
Verb
inspect
Adjektiv
inspected
Verwandt
inspector

Häufige Kollokationen

inspect the premises to check the building and surrounding land
inspect for defects to look for faults or errors
inspect thoroughly to check every single detail very carefully
inspect the equipment to verify that machinery is working correctly
inspect the records to check official documents or accounts

Häufige Phrasen

inspect with a fine-tooth comb

to examine something in extreme detail

inspect the ranks

to check a line of soldiers during a formal parade

inspect for damage

to check if anything has been broken or harmed

Wird oft verwechselt mit

inspect vs examine

Examine is a general term for looking at something, while inspect usually implies checking for a specific standard or official purpose.

inspect vs expect

Expect means to think something will happen; it sounds similar but has no relation to looking at something.

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Nutzungshinweise

Inspect is most commonly used in official, technical, or professional contexts. It implies that the person looking has a specific goal or checklist in mind.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'inspect' for casual looking; however, you wouldn't 'inspect' a beautiful sunset, you would 'view' or 'watch' it.

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Merkhilfe

Break the word into 'In' + 'Spect'. 'Spect' is from the Latin for 'see' (like spectacles or spectator). To inspect is to 'look into' something deeply.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'inspectare', which means 'to look into' or 'examine'.

Grammatikmuster

Transitive verb: it requires a direct object (e.g., 'inspect the car'). Follows regular conjugation: inspects, inspected, inspecting.
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Kultureller Kontext

In English-speaking countries, a 'home inspection' is a standard and crucial step in the process of buying a house to find hidden problems.

Schnelles Quiz

The building manager had to _______ the elevator after several people complained about a weird noise.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: inspect

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