Obs. rare. [f. L. circumspect- ppl. stem of circumspicĕre: see prec.; cf. inspect, respect, etc.] trans. To examine or inspect on all sides; to take note of, ‘look to.’
1667. Waterhouse, Fire Lond., 31. Ability … to circumspect every part of his charge.
1708. Newcourt, Repert. Eccl., I. 233. Whose office is to circumspect, and note daily all the Defaults and Offences in the Choir.
