inspect meaning and definition

INSPECT verb

Definition of inspect (verb)

1. look over carefully
   • "Please inspect your father's will carefully"
2. come to see in an official or professional capacity
   • "The governor visited the prison"; "The grant administrator visited the laboratory"
   • synonyms: visit
3. examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
   • "audit accounts and tax returns"
   • synonyms: audit, scrutinise, scrutinize