Check vs Confirm vs Examine vs Inspect vs Review

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Check

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1verb

Confirm

Top 2.000 (häufig)B1verb

Examine

Top 2.000 (häufig)B1verb

Inspect

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1verb

Review

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun
 CheckConfirmExamineInspectReview
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/tʃek/","/tʃeks/","/tʃekt/","/ˈtʃekɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃek/","/tʃeks/","/tʃekt/","/ˈtʃekɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //kənˈfɜːm//🇺🇸 //kənˈfɜrm//🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈspekt/","/ɪnˈspekts/","/ɪnˈspektɪd/","/ɪnˈspektɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈspekt/","/ɪnˈspekts/","/ɪnˈspektɪd/","/ɪnˈspektɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/
BedeutungTo look at something to see if it's correct or okay.To say that something is true or to make sure of it.to look at something carefully to learn more about itTo look at something carefully to learn more about it.To look at something again to check or evaluate it.
BeispielPlease check your answers before submitting the test.Can you confirm the time for the meeting tomorrow?The doctor will examine your health thoroughly during the check-up.The teacher walked around inspecting their work.I wrote a review of the new restaurant that just opened.
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CEFR-NiveauA1B1B1C1A2
Wortartverbverbverbverbnoun
Kollokationenalways, daily, periodically, had better, must, need to, against, for, with, be worth checking, check to see if, check to see whether, always, daily, periodically, had better, must, need to, against, for, with, be worth checking, check to see if, check to see whether, simply, mentally, offconfirm a reservation, confirm an appointment, confirm information, confirm a hypothesis, confirm resultscarefully, closely, in detail, aim to, attempt to, be designed to, for, let us examine…, carefully, closely, in detail, aim to, attempt to, be designed to, for, let us examine…carefully, closely, thoroughly, allow somebody to, be entitled to, for, carefully, closely, thoroughly, allow somebody to, be entitled to, forenthusiastic, excellent, favourable/​favorable, do, write, give something, appear, copy, article, do, class, session, materials, review for, careful, complete, comprehensive, ask for, call for, seek, take place, cover something, deal with something, board, body, committee, under review, up for review, review by
Antonymeignore, disregarddeny, disprove, rejectignore, overlook, neglectignore, overlook, neglectignore, overlook
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'cheque' in British English., Using 'check' as a noun without proper context., Incorrectly conjugating 'check' in the past tense.Confused with 'affirm' which is more formal., Using 'confirm' without an object in sentences., Incorrectly assuming 'confirmed' is always followed by a date.Confused with 'inspect' — 'examine' is broader than just checking for flaws., Misusing the tense — should use 'examined' for past actions, not 'examine'., Incorrect prepositions — do not say 'examine to' but 'examine for' in some contexts.'Inspect' is often confused with 'expect', leading to incorrect use., 'Inspect' is sometimes misused as a noun; it's only a verb., Learners might forget to use an object with 'inspect'.Using 'review' as a noun and verb without context (needs clear subject or object)., Confusing 'review' with 'revise' (review is for checking, revise is for changing)., Saying 'make a review' instead of 'write a review.'
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed in various contexts such as checking information, verifying facts, or inspecting items. Avoid using in very formal writing; instead, opt for 'verify' or 'inspect.'Use 'confirm' in both formal and informal contexts, such as meetings or casual conversations. It's appropriate when verifying information or giving approval.Use 'examine' in formal contexts like academic writing or professional discussions. It may sound out of place in casual conversations, where 'look at' might be preferred.Use 'inspect' when examining objects, processes, or situations closely. More formal than 'look at'. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'check out' or 'look' are more common.Use 'review' in both formal and informal contexts, like schoolwork or feedback on a product. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing specific topics.

Häufige Fragen: Check vs Confirm vs Examine vs Inspect vs Review

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Check, Confirm, Examine, Inspect und Review?

Check: To look at something to see if it's correct or okay. Confirm: To say that something is true or to make sure of it. Examine: to look at something carefully to learn more about it Inspect: To look at something carefully to learn more about it. Review: To look at something again to check or evaluate it.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Check, Confirm, Examine, Inspect und Review?

Inspect ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Check, Confirm, Examine, Inspect und Review auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Check: A1, Confirm: B1, Examine: B1, Inspect: C1, Review: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Check, Confirm, Examine, Inspect und Review?

Check: verb, Confirm: verb, Examine: verb, Inspect: verb, Review: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Check: Please check your answers before submitting the test. Confirm: Can you confirm the time for the meeting tomorrow? Examine: The doctor will examine your health thoroughly during the check-up. Inspect: The teacher walked around inspecting their work. Review: I wrote a review of the new restaurant that just opened.

Kann ich Check, Confirm, Examine, Inspect und Review austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Check, Confirm, Examine, Inspect und Review sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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