INSPECT

v. n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

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.

2.
v.

To view and examine officially, as troops, arms, goods offered, work done for the public, etc.; to oversee; to superintend. Sir W. Temple.

3.
n.

Inspection. [Obs.] Thomson.


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