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inspector

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌɪnˈspɛktɝ// UK //ɪnspˈɛktɐ// in·spec·tor General-service

n. a person whose job is to check things carefully to make sure they are correct, safe, or following the rules. You might see them checking food quality, building safety, or police work.

n. an official whose primary function is to examine or oversee a particular activity, organization, or set of standards to ensure compliance with regulations.


SIMPLE

The health inspector checks the restaurant kitchen every month.

CONTEXTUAL

After the fire, a building inspector arrived to determine if the structure was still safe for residents to enter.

COMPLEX

The lead inspector meticulously reviewed the factory's safety protocols, noting several minor infractions that required immediate rectification to avoid a formal penalty.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Latin īnspector, from īnspiciō, equivalent to inspect + -or.

Usage

Commonly used in professional titles such as 'Police Inspector' or 'Health Inspector'.

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