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   Inspect , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inspected; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspecting.] [L. inspectus, p. p. of inspicere to inspect; pref. in- in + specere to look at, to view: cf. F. inspecter, fr. L. inspectare, freq. fr. inspicere. See Spy.]
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   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.
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   To view and examine officially, as troops, arms, goods offered, work done for the public, etc.; to oversee; to superintend.
   Sir W. Temple.
   
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   Inspect, n. [L. inspectus. See Inspect, v. t.] Inspection. [Obs.]
   Thomson.
   
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