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in·spect
(ĭn-spĕkt′)tr.v. in·spect·ed,
in·spect·ing,
in·spects 1. To examine carefully and critically, especially for flaws.
2. To review or examine officially: The commander inspected the troops.
[From Latin
īnspicere, īnspect- :
in-,
intensive pref.; see
in-2 +
specere,
to look at; see
spek- in
Indo-European roots.]
in·spec′tive adj.
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There is also clear evidence that continuous access to new environment increases rooting behavior partly by stimulating
inspective exploration.
It not only protects the inlet of the engine cooling system but also fulfills an
inspective function.
KUWAIT, Nov 22 (KUNA) -- With legislative and
inspective powers, the National Assembly has been an inextricable part of the country's sustained development plans, contributing to economic, social and environmental affairs as part of a vision of broad reforms.
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