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Inspect

To look upon; to view closely and critically, esp. in order to ascertain quality or condition, to detect errors, etc., to examine; to scrutinize; to investigate; as, to inspect conduct.

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Analyse 76% connected

Alt. of Analyser

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Analyze 76% connected

To subject to analysis; to resolve (anything complex) into its elements; to separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Canvass 76% connected

To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Come 76% connected

of Come

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Examine 76% connected

To test by any appropriate method; to inspect carefully with a view to discover the real character or state of; to subject to inquiry or inspection o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

See 76% connected

A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Study 76% connected

A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquir…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 4

Case 76% connected

A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cove…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Perambulate 76% connected

To walk through or over; especially, to travel over for the purpose of surveying or examining; to inspect by traversing; specifically, to inspect off…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Review 76% connected

To view or see again; to look back on.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Survey 76% connected

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scrutiny 74% connected

Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scrutiny 74% connected

Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Visit 74% connected

To go or come to see, as for the purpose of friendship, business, curiosity, etc.; to attend; to call upon; as, the physician visits his patient.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Visit 74% connected

To go or come to see, as for the purpose of friendship, business, curiosity, etc.; to attend; to call upon; as, the physician visits his patient.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Visitant 74% connected

One who visits; a guest; a visitor.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Visitant 74% connected

One who visits; a guest; a visitor.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Visitation 74% connected

The act of visiting, or the state of being visited; access for inspection or examination.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Visitation 74% connected

The act of visiting, or the state of being visited; access for inspection or examination.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Audit 92% connected

An audience; a hearing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Scrutinize 92% connected

To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to scrutiniz…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Visit 92% connected

To go or come to see, as for the purpose of friendship, business, curiosity, etc.; to attend; to call upon; as, the physician visits his patient.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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