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endoscopically

8.1

Using a thin tube with a camera to look inside machines or pipes without taking them apart

adverb
/ˌɛndəˈskɒpɪkli/

Specialized

: endoscópicamente

The engineer inspected the inside of the pipe endoscopically to locate the source of the leak.

Examples

Difficult-to-reach engine parts were examined endoscopically without dismantling the machinery.
The technician checked the ventilation system endoscopically to ensure there were no blockages.
The technician inspected the pipes endoscopically for any blockages.
Can we examine the equipment endoscopically to ensure it is functioning properly?
The technician checked the air ducts endoscopically to find out if there were any leaks.
An engineer was able to visualize the internal components endoscopically without taking the machine apart.
To ensure all parts were functioning correctly, the technician inspected the system endoscopically before the test.

Surface Forms

endoscopically positive

Morphology

endoscopically = endoscopic (transparent) = endoscope + ic + ally

Standard adverbial formation from 'endoscopic' (adjective) with '-ally' to indicate manner.

Etymology

Endoscopically comes from the Greek parts endo- 'inside' and -scope 'to look', like the parts in telescope and microscope. It means 'to look into hidden or small spaces with a long thin camera or tool', so an engineer who checks pipes endoscopically inspects their insides without taking the whole thing apart.