inspectorate
Americannoun
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the office, rank, or duties of an inspector
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a body of inspectors
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a district under an inspector
Etymology
Origin of inspectorate
Example Sentences
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At primary school level, the situation has been described as "buoyant" overall by inspectorate Estyn, though filling Welsh medium places "is still a concern".
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Givan also said the school inspectorate would monitor how RE was being taught in schools.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
On that, the head of the police inspectorate is unequivocal in his report, writing: "I don't accept this."
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
It was then considered by the planning inspectorate but in November 2025 the Welsh government confirmed it would not call the application in.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
There are departments for statistics, secretariat and protocol, legal and departmental arbitration, accounting and auditing, administration, labor and wages, and control inspectorate.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.
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