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to reinspect

to reinspect

1 3.4
To look at something again to check for problems or changes
  • verb
  • /ˌriːɪnˈspɛkt/
translation icon : reinspeccionar
  • If enzyme concentrations had not been assessed or ECG investigations had not been done, or if the results did not meet the diagnostic criteria initially, the case notes were reinspected at regular intervals.
  • reinspecting the home

Examples

  • Before finalizing the deal, the buyer asked the contractor to reinspect the roof for any potential leaks.

  • A committee of volunteers stepped forward to reinspect the shackles and strip Houdini of his clothes.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • A few minutes later, after reinspecting the mailer, I found my answer.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The inspector will reinspect the building to ensure it meets safety standards.

  • After several complaints, the health department decided to reinspect the restaurant for cleanliness.

Synonyms

to review
vsto reinspect
  • Formal
384 2.6

To examine something again to check details or make changes

tends to target visible faults and standards compliance rather than forming wide opinions
to check up on
vsto reinspect
93 3.2

To look at something to make sure it is correct and works well

often focuses on finding faults and verifying standards rather than just learning status
to double-check
vsto reinspect
73 2.5

To look again to make sure it is correct or safe

focuses on detecting defects and confirming standard compliance rather than simple verification
to reevaluate
vsto reinspect
33 5.0

To think about a decision again to see if it should change

focuses on detecting defects and verifying standards rather than changing prior judgments
to reassess
vsto reinspect
32 3.7

Think about something again to decide if it should change

puts priority on finding practical faults and checking standards rather than simply rethinking opinions
to recheck
vsto reinspect
25 2.7

To check something again to make sure it is correct

is used to find faults or see if something meets required standards
to reexamine
vsto reinspect
19 3.7

To look at something again to make a new decision

is aimed at finding defects or verifying standards compliance rather than making judgments
to retest
vsto reinspect
11 3.4

To test again to see if results improve

usually aims to identify faults and ensure standards are met rather than only repeating trials
to check over
vsto reinspect
10 2.8

To look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

is used to detect defects or confirm standards compliance rather than general judging
to relook
vsto reinspect
3 5.3

To consider something again before deciding

is intended to find defects or check if standards are met rather than casual reconsideration
to reinvestigate
vsto reinspect
3 4.7

To look into something again to find new facts or fix mistakes

is more practical aimed at spotting physical faults and standards issues rather than collecting evidence
to reanalyze
vsto reinspect
3 4.4

To examine something again using new information to check for mistakes

is more hands on checking physical condition and standards rather than focusing on data analysis
to rescreen
vsto reinspect
  • Specialized
1 4.6

Test or check someone again to find problems missed before

is used to find defects and ensure standards rather than only repeating initial checks
to reappraise
vsto reinspect
1 6.7

Look at something again to decide how valuable or important it is

is centered on checking condition and compliance rather than reconsidering value or importance
to reverify
vsto reinspect
1 4.9

To check something again to make sure it is correct

aims to uncover defects and ensure compliance with required standards
to countercheck
vsto reinspect
7.1

To look at something again to make sure it is correct

aims to reveal defects or ensure standards are met rather than only matching results
to repass
vsto reinspect
7.2

Read notes or papers again to find mistakes

is aimed at finding physical faults and assessing standards rather than rereading documents

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

to overlook
243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

How Thorough

to scrutinize
  • US
70 6.2
audit
69 4.4
to reinspect
1 3.4
to inspect
202 2.5
to check
∞ 1.0
to look
∞ 1.0
to glance
299 1.5

Surface Forms

reinspect infinitive
reinspected past
reinspected past participle
reinspecting present participle
reinspects third person singular

Morphology

reinspect = inspect (transparent) = re + inspect

The meaning is a straightforward repetition of the action in 'inspect', so a learner who knows 'inspect' can readily infer 'inspect again'.

Etymology

The word reinspect is made of re- meaning 'again' and inspect meaning 'to look at carefully', so it simply means to 'look at again' to check for problems or changes.