'Inspecting' definitions:

Definition of 'Inspecting'

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  • Inspect \In*spect"\, 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.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To view and examine officially, as troops, arms, goods offered, work done for the public, etc.; to oversee; to superintend. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]

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