From Webster:

Quote:
Main Entry:
in·spec·tion Listen to the pronunciation of inspection
Pronunciation:
\in-ˈspek-shən\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century

1 a: the act of inspecting b: recognition of a familiar pattern leading to immediate solution of a mathematical problem <solve an equation by inspection>

2: a checking or testing of an individual against established standards

Definition #2 applies here.

Last edited by Geoff Roznak; 08/17/08 10:34 PM.