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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Inspecting
The primary meaning of "Inspecting" is the act of carefully examining something or someone.
Definitions
- The act of examining something or someone carefully in order to determine their condition, quality, or accuracy
- * To examine or investigate something or someone officially or formally
- * To look at something or someone closely in order to notice or discover something
Etymology of Inspecting
The word "Inspecting" originates from the Latin word "inspectare," which means "to look into" or "to examine"
The Latin word is a combination of "in" (into) and "spectare" (to look), and is related to the verb "specere" (to see)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of examining or investigating something or someone
Example Uses
- The quality control team is inspecting the products before they are shipped to customers
- * The detective was inspecting the crime scene for clues
- * The doctor is inspecting the patient's medical history to determine the cause of their symptoms
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
abandoning
forsaking
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deserting
skipping
omitting
excluding
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glossing over
passing over