inspector
[ in-spek-ter ]
Origin of inspector
1Other words from inspector
- in·spec·to·ral, in·spec·to·ri·al [in-spek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-], /ˌɪn spɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/, adjective
- in·spec·tor·ship, noun
- pre·in·spec·tor, noun
- sub·in·spec·tor, noun
- sub·in·spec·tor·ship, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for inspector
inspector
/ (ɪnˈspɛktə) /
noun
a person who inspects, esp an official who examines for compliance with regulations, standards, etc
a police officer ranking below a superintendent or chief inspector and above a sergeant
Derived forms of inspector
- inspectoral or inspectorial (ˌɪnspɛkˈtɔːrɪəl), adjective
- inspectorship, noun
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