Inspect

/ɪnˈspɛkt/ verb

Definition

To look at something very carefully in order to check its condition, quality, or correctness.

Etymology

From Latin 'inspicere' meaning 'to look into, examine', from 'in-' (into) + 'specere' (to look). The core image is of looking closely inside or at the details.

Kelly Says

Inspecting isn’t just seeing—it’s seeing with a purpose. When you inspect, your eyes become a measurement tool, scanning for what doesn’t fit or what might go wrong.

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