To look on; to view or oversee for the purpose of examination. It is the duty of parents to inspect the conduct or manners of their children.

To look into; to view and examine, for the purpose of ascertaining the quality or condition of a thing; as, to inspect potash; to inspect flour; to inspect arms.

To view and examine for the purpose of discovering and correcting errors; as, to inspect the press, or the proof-sheets of a book.

To superintend.

Close examination.