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inspectorate

/ɪnˈspɛktərət/
in · spec · tor · ate
Plural:inspectorates
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inspectorate Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An official government department, agency, or collective body of inspectors responsible for overseeing standards, compliance, and regulations within a specific sector.

Example

"The national school inspectorate published a comprehensive report on literacy standards across the district."

2

The position, rank, authority, or jurisdiction of an official inspector, or the territory under an inspector's supervision.

Example

"During his ten-year inspectorate, workplace safety violations in the region dropped significantly."

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• Rhymes for inspectorate

• Nearby Words

inspectable
inspection
inspector
inspectorate
inspiration
inspirational
inspirationally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'inspector' and the suffix '-ate' (from Latin '-atus', denoting an office, function, or body of officials), modeled on French 'inspectorat'.

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