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
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Givan also said the school inspectorate would monitor how RE was being taught in schools.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
"Where a police force is failing the public, there must be a clear, fair system to make sure concerns are acted upon. The inspectorate is a vital part of that system," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
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
On that, the head of the police inspectorate is unequivocal in his report, writing: "I don't accept this."
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
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 Stephen Lucius Gwynn
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