समीक्ष् [ samīkṣ ] [ sam-√ īkṣ ] Ā. [ -īkṣate ] , to look at or inspect thoroughly , investigate closely , view , perceive , see Lit. VS. ; to become aware of. ascertain Lit. R. ; to find out , contrive , invent Lit. MBh. ; to think of , aim at , have in view , bear in mind Lit. MBh. ; to consider well , inquire into , investigate , examine , contemplate Lit. Mn. Lit. MBh. ; to look closely at in order to choose or destine for ( two acc.) Lit. R. : Caus. [ -īkṣayati ] , [ °te ] , to cause to look at or view or perceive Lit. AV. Lit. KātyŚr. ; to let one's self be seen , show one's self , appear Lit. AV.