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inspecting

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈspɛktɪŋ// UK //ɪnspˈɛktɪŋ// in·spect·ing

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'.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive — requires a direct object. Often used in the continuous aspect to describe an ongoing official process.

Pitfall

He is inspecting to the machineHe is inspecting the machineInspect is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'to' before its object.

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