inspecting

Sayin-SPEKT-ing/ɪnˈspɛktɪŋ/

2 meanings of inspecting

1
verb
Present participle of inspect. Use this form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
The mechanic is inspecting the car for any signs of damage.
A guard is inspecting every bag before people enter the hall.
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2
noununcountable
A careful look at something to check that it is right or safe.
Like checking your homework over before you hand it in.
The slow inspecting of each box held up the whole line.
His constant inspecting of my work made me nervous.
Similarexamination, checking, scrutiny
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inspecting is a form of inspect

inspect, verb: To look closely at something to find problems or check its condition. Full entry

Forms: inspectinspects he/she/itinspecting -ing forminspected past tense, past participle
Spelling: inspect → inspecting: add -ing

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