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inspector

n.
US //ˌɪnˈspɛktɝ// UK //ɪnspˈɛktɐ// in·spec·tor
  1. 1 official examiner (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    someone whose job is to check that rules are followed or that things are in good condition.

    an official appointed to examine something for compliance with regulations, standards, or safety requirements.

    Example

    The health inspector visited the restaurant to check if the kitchen was clean.

    Example

    The building inspector refused to sign off on the project until the electrical wiring was brought up to current safety standards.
  2. 2 police rank (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a middle-ranking officer in a police force.

    a police officer ranking below a superintendent and above a sergeant.

    Example

    Inspector Miller led the investigation into the local bank robbery.

    Example

    The detective was promoted to inspector after successfully managing several high-profile criminal investigations in the city.
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  1. 3 software tool (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    a tool in a computer program that lets you look at the details of how it is working.

    a software utility or interface used to examine and debug the properties of code, elements, or data structures.

    Example

    You can use the web inspector to see the code behind any website.

    Example

    The developer opened the property inspector to adjust the layout constraints of the user interface elements in real time.
Origin

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

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