misinspect

verb

Etymology

From mis- + inspect.

Definitions

  1. To misinterpret or overlook something when inspecting.

    • He can use that instrument every day and miscalibrate and misinspect a large percentage of the equipment he is supposed to certify.
    • The United States argued that its negligence occurred either in Japan, where the plane's plans were misinspected, or in Korea, where the military had failed to transmit the plane's distress signals to rescue personnel.

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