What does the cryptic crossword clue "Troops contend with formal inspection (6)" mean?

The definition is "formal inspection". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="troops") + VIE (synonym="contend") + W (synonym="with") = REVIEW; definition: "formal inspection" The answer is REVIEW.

Troops contend with formal inspection (6)

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