noun
inspector
ihn-SPEHK-tuh
noun
1
A person whose job is to examine and check something for quality, safety, or compliance.
"The building inspector found a crack in the foundation."
2
A police rank above sergeant and below superintendent.
"Detective Inspector Reyes took charge of the case."
How to Use Inspector
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to check things officially, whether that's buildings, food safety, or a police case.
Common pairings
building inspector
police inspector
health inspector
Word Forms
inspectors plural
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Etymology
From Latin inspector, from inspicere ("to inspect").