inspect

inspect
inspect in‧spect [ɪnˈspekt] verb [transitive]
1. to check something officially to see whether it is of the right standard or quality, or whether it is safe to use:

• The engines are all inspected before they leave the factory.

2. to visit a factory or other building to check that everything is satisfactory and all the rules are being obeyed:

• Petrochemical plants have to be inspected regularly by the Labor Department.

— inspector noun [countable] :

• a quality control inspector

• FDA inspectors visit seafood processors only once every four years, on average.

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inspect UK US /ɪnˈspekt/ verb [T]
► to look at something carefully in order to check its quality or condition: »

Inspect the goods carefully before you accept delivery of them.

 inspect (sth) for sth »

There is a process to force gas companies to inspect for leaks more frequently.

► HR, WORKPLACE to officially visit a building or organization in order to check that everything is correct and legal: »

They did a two-day, on-site survey to inspect the facility.

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The premises are inspected twice a year by the Trading Standards Officer.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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