noun
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a person who inspects, esp an official who examines for compliance with regulations, standards, etc
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a police officer ranking below a superintendent or chief inspector and above a sergeant
Other Word Forms
- inspectoral adjective
- inspectorial adjective
- inspectorship noun
- preinspector noun
- subinspector noun
- subinspectorship noun
Etymology
Origin of inspector
1595–1605; < Latin, equivalent to inspec-, variant stem of inspicere ( inspect ) + -tor -tor
Example Sentences
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In total, the inspector general says that if all of the efficiency recommendations were put into effect, the total savings would equal $6.68 billion.
From MarketWatch
That last figure represents the total amount of “improper payments” that the inspector general’s team reckon the Social Security Administration has avoided making during the past six months.
From MarketWatch
While ideological differences remain, experts broadly agree that the outdated and complex codes - often used by inspectors to harass factory owners - needed simplification.
From BBC
Police Scotland inspector Lindsey McIntyre said it was a "totally reckless act" that endangered the lives of all officers and staff in the station.
From BBC
When the county inspector showed up Tuesday afternoon and told Koerner he was clear to move in, Koerner activated the video tab on his phone and asked the inspector to repeat what he’d just said.
From Los Angeles Times
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