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

"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

The police inspectorate has concluded the leaders of West Midlands Police fell foul of "confirmation bias".

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

BBC News has obtained a letter from the Dutch police inspectorate in December, which appears to contradict claims made by West Midlands Police about Maccabi fans' previous behaviour, which were used to justify the ban.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 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.