What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Introspect vs Inspection - What's the difference?

introspect | inspection |

As a verb introspect

is to engage in introspection.

As a noun inspection is

act of examining something, often closely.

introspect

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To engage in introspection.
  • inspection

    English

    Alternative forms

    * enspection * (l) (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Act of examining something, often closely.
  • Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!
  • Organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed.
  • The inspection fined the restaurant's owner because the kitchen was dirty.

    Synonyms

    * examination * scrutiny

    Anagrams

    * ----