(1) An inspection of premises or property proposed for insurance. (2) An inspection of a vessel, aircraft or cargo to ascertain the cause and extent of damage or the condition of insured property.
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In cargo insurance, an examination of damaged property to determine the cause, extent, and value. In hull insurance, an inspection of the ship to help determine its insurability or, after a loss, the cause, and extent of damage.
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MEDICAL, US: Investigation in which information is systematically collected for research.