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inspect

intermediateB1

/ɪnˈspɛkt/ · in-spect

To look at something closely in order to learn more about its components or condition.

Meanings

verbformal

To look at something closely in order to learn more about its components or condition.

کسی چیز کو قریب سے دیکھنا تاکہ اس کے اجزاء یا حالت کے بارے میں مزید جان سکیں۔

معائنہ کرنا

muaaina karna

Formal: نظر ثانی کرنا

Synonyms

examineinvestigatereviewجائزہ لیناتحقیق کرناچیک کرنا

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookdismissنظر انداز کرناچھوڑ دینارد کرنا

Common Collocations

  • thorough inspection
  • inspect closely
  • inspect for defects

Example Sentences

The police will inspect the area for any evidence.

پولیس علاقے کا معائنہ کرے گی تاکہ کوئی ثبوت مل سکے۔

Police ilaqay ka muaaina kare gi taake koi saboot mil sake.

Please inspect the documents before signing.

برائے مہربانی دستخط کرنے سے پہلے دستاویزات کا معائنہ کریں۔

Baraye meherbaani dastakhat karne se pehle dastawizat ka muaaina karein.

The teacher will inspect the students' projects.

ٹیچر طلباء کے پروجیکٹس کا معائنہ کرے گا۔

Teacher talaba ke projects ka muaaina kare ga.

Easily Confused With

inspect vs. expect:Inspect means to examine closely, while expect means to anticipate something.

Word Family

inspection
nounمعائنہ
inspector
nounمعائنہ کرنے والا
inspectable
adjectiveتحقیق کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a detective inspecting a crime scene.

Imagine a magnifying glass being used to inspect details.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دیکھیں تو سہی، راز کھلیں گے۔

Dekhein to sahi, raaz khulenge.

Look closely, secrets will be revealed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "inspectus" — to look into

First known use: 17th century

The word 'inspect' originates from the Latin 'inspectus', which means to look into or examine closely. It has been used in English since the early 17th century.