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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And England's education inspectorate, Ofsted, will give tougher guidance to schools to reduce phone use - including telling staff not to use their devices for personal reasons in front of pupils.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 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
The BBC obtained a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate in December, which appears to contradict claims made by the West Midlands force about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Estyn, the Welsh school inspectorate, has removed judgements such as excellent and good, with reports instead providing a detailed summary of key findings which highlight a school's strengths and areas for improvement.
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025
A minor but important characteristic of Sir Charles's views as an administrator was his conviction that wherever the interests of women and children are concerned the inspectorate should include an effective women's staff.
From The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius
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