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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It added that the college's "robust discipline system" has been graded "outstanding" by the schools' inspectorate, Ofsted, which visits the college every three years.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
At primary school level, the situation has been described as "buoyant" overall by inspectorate Estyn, though filling Welsh medium places "is still a concern".
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 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
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
They include the militia's general inspectorate; its political council; and directorates relating to firefighting, special guard units, the Bucharest militia, and Bucharest traffic control.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
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