in ‧ spect AC /ɪnˈspekt/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ inspection , ↑ inspector ; verb : ↑ inspect ]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: past participle of inspicere , from specere 'to look' ]
1 . to examine something carefully in order to find out more about it or to find out what is wrong with it:
I got out of the car to inspect the damage.
Police inspected the scene and interviewed all the staff.
inspect something for something
The police will inspect the venue for safety.
2 . to make an official visit to a building, organization etc to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed:
The building is regularly inspected by the fire-safety officer.
General Allenby arrived to inspect the troops.
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In everyday English, people usually say take a look at something/somebody or, in British English, have a look at something or someone rather than inspect something or someone:
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Can I take a look at your ticket, please?