In-spĕc'tion, n.

(-spĕk'shun), n. [Lat. inspectio, Fr. & Pr. inspection, Sp. inspeccion, It. inspezione, ispezione.] 1. The act of inspecting; prying examination; close or careful survey; watch; official view or examination. With narrow search, and with inspection deep, Considered every creature. Milton. 2. The act of overseeing; superintendence.