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inspected

 

[ ɪnˈspɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

official examination

Inspected refers to the act of examining something carefully in order to learn more about its condition, quality, or effectiveness. This can involve checking for compliance with regulations or standards.

Synonyms

checked, examined, reviewed, scrutinized

Examples of usage

  • The health inspector inspected the restaurant for safety violations.
  • The teacher inspected the students' homework for completeness.
  • The mechanic inspected the vehicle for any potential issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "inspected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inspecionado

🇮🇳 निरीक्षित

🇩🇪 inspiziert

🇮🇩 diperiksa

🇺🇦 перевірений

🇵🇱 sprawdzony

🇯🇵 検査された

🇫🇷 inspecté

🇪🇸 inspeccionado

🇹🇷 denetlenen

🇰🇷 검사된

🇸🇦 مفتش

🇨🇿 zkoumaný

🇸🇰 skontrolovaný

🇨🇳 检查过的

🇸🇮 pregledan

🇮🇸 skoðaður

🇰🇿 тексерілген

🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი

🇦🇿 müraciət edilmiş

🇲🇽 inspeccionado

Word origin

The word 'inspect' originates from the Latin verb 'inspectare', which means 'to look at closely'. This is derived from 'in-' meaning 'in' or 'upon', and 'spectare', which means 'to look' or 'to see'. The concept of inspecting something is closely related to careful observation, and it has been used in various fields such as law, science, and engineering to ensure that standards are met. The transition from Latin to Old French and then to Middle English made the term more accessible in clerical and administrative contexts, leading to its modern usage. Over time, the word evolved in English, maintaining its core meaning of close examination and observation.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,657 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.