- (v.t.) To look upon; to view closely and critically, especially in order to ascertain quality or condition, to detect errors, etc., to examine; to scrutinize; to investigate; as, to inspect conduct.
- (v.t.) Inspection.
- (v.t.) To view and examine officially, as troops, arms, goods offered, work done for the public, etc.; to oversee; to superintend.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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