Word
inspecting
Phoneticsin·spect·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/
UK/ɪnspˈɛktɪŋ/
Definition
v. looking at something very carefully to check its condition or to find problems.
v. examining something closely and officially to assess its condition or ensure it meets specific standards. Present participle of 'inspect'.
Examples
“The mechanic is inspecting the car's engine for leaks.”
“Health officials are currently inspecting the restaurant to ensure it follows all safety regulations.”
“By meticulously inspecting every weld on the bridge's support beams, the engineering team identified several structural weaknesses that had been overlooked during the initial survey.”
Examples
simple
“The mechanic is inspecting the car's engine for leaks.”
contextual
“Health officials are currently inspecting the restaurant to ensure it follows all safety regulations.”
complex
“By meticulously inspecting every weld on the bridge's support beams, the engineering team identified several structural weaknesses that had been overlooked during the initial survey.”
Usage
Transitive — requires a direct object. Often used in the continuous aspect to describe an ongoing official process.
Pitfall
He is inspecting to the machine
He is inspecting the machine
Inspect is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'to' before its object.
Real-World Examples
“Chicago used to wait until a child's blood test came back positive for lead before inspecting a home for lead sources.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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