respectfully looking at; honorable inspection
A formal, respectful term used when a superior or honored person looks at something. Often used in business or official contexts, such as when submitting documents for review.
We had the president look over the proposal.
Please look it over and let us know your thoughts.
Compound of 直 (direct) and 覧 (look, inspect). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conveys the meaning of direct, respectful inspection.