1 : to look at something carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.

• The border guard inspected their passports.
• She had the car inspected by a mechanic before she bought it.
• The candles are inspected for damage/defects before being packaged.
• After the storm, we went outside to inspect the damage.

2 : to officially visit a school, hospital, etc., in order to see if rules are being followed and things are in their proper condition

• He inspected the soldiers’ barracks.
• inspecting a restaurant for health code violations