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Definition of inspector

inspector

/ɪnˈspɛk.tɚ/
in · spec · tor
Plural:inspectors
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Adjective:inspectorial
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inspector Lexical Profile

inspector Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An official employed to examine and ensure that regulations, safety standards, or quality requirements are obeyed.

Example

"The health inspector visited the restaurant to verify that the kitchen met sanitation standards."

2

A high-ranking police officer, typically ranking above a sergeant or lieutenant and below a superintendent or chief.

Example

"The police inspector led the investigation into the series of burglaries across the district."

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inspectable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin inspector ('an observer or overseer'), derived from the verb inspicere ('to look into or examine'), from in- ('into') and specere ('to look at').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inspector. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inspector
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