inspectorate

American  

[in-spek-ter-it] / ɪnˈspɛk tər ɪt /

noun

1. the office or function of an inspector.

2. a body of inspectors.

3. a district under an inspector.

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inspectorate British  

/ ɪnˈspɛktərɪt /

noun

1. the office, rank, or duties of an inspector

2. a body of inspectors

3. a district under an inspector

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Etymology

Origin of inspectorate

First recorded in 1755–65; inspector + -ate ³

Example Sentences

Givan also said the school inspectorate would monitor how RE was being taught in schools.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 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

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

After announcing that the old system would be scrapped, the inspectorate said it would be replaced by the new report cards, which would be subject to a consultation period.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The board are now in a position, through their inspectorate, to keep a watch and exercise a guidance which were previously impossible over the planning and working of school curricula.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various