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. The ability of the Magistrate 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.
