Inspecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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inspecting

 

[ ษชnหˆspษ›ktษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

examining closely

Inspecting refers to the act of looking at something carefully in order to learn more about its condition or quality. This process often involves a detailed examination and observation of various aspects of the subject in question. Inspecting can be conducted in numerous fields, including construction, manufacturing, and quality control. The goal is typically to identify any problems or ensure that standards are met.

Synonyms

analyzing, checking, examining, reviewing, scrutinizing

Examples of usage

  • The inspector was inspecting the building for safety violations.
  • She spent hours inspecting the intricate details of the artwork.
  • They are inspecting the machinery before starting production.
  • The teacher was inspecting the students' homework for accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "inspecting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inspecionando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅเคทเคฃ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช inspektieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memeriksa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝัะฟะตะบั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inspekcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคœๆŸปใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inspecter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inspeccionando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denetlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์‚ฌํ•˜๋Š” ์ค‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุชูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inspekce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inลกpekcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ€ๆŸฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inspekcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skoรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบัะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zษ™rdษ™n keรงirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inspeccionando

Etymology

The word 'inspect' derives from the Latin 'inspectus', the past participle of 'inspicere', which means 'to look into or examine'. The prefix 'in-' means 'into' and 'specere' translates to 'to look or see'. This term proliferated during the Renaissance when scientific observation began to gain importance. The evolution of the word has consistently revolved around the theme of careful examination or scrutiny. Over time, it has been adopted into various professional fields, including law enforcement, safety inspections, and academia, reflecting its essential role in ensuring standards and quality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,939, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.