inspect

/in-ˈspekt/

Latin inspectus, past participle of inspicere, from in- + specere to look

verb

  1. to view closely in critical appraisal : look, over

  2. to examine officially

  3. to make an inspection

scrutinize scan inspect examine mean to look at or over. scrutinize stresses close attention to minute detail. scan implies a surveying from point to point often suggesting a cursory overall observation.