Inspector - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪnˈspektər|  American pronunciation of the word inspector
Brit.  |ɪnˈspektə|  British pronunciation of the word inspector

noun

- a high ranking police officer
- an investigator who observes carefully (syn: examiner)

Extra examples

Standards of discipline at the school were strongly criticized in the inspector's report.

Inspector Blake

The produce inspector rejected several crates of berries that had begun to grow mold.

The inspector discovered a crack in the house's foundation.

...the proximity of the curtains to the fireplace was a cause of concern for the safety inspector...

The Chief Inspector took a thin file out of the desk.

Inspector Marshall was commended for his professional attitude.

I'm afraid we have a murder on our hands, Inspector.

An inspector ensures that food is prepared in hygienic conditions.

The investigation will be led by Inspector Scarfe.

An inspector comes round every so often to check the safety equipment.

One inspector had pocketed up to $500,000 in bribes.

He held (=had) the rank of Chief Inspector.

The building inspector is visiting the new housing project.

The security inspector upended my bag and dumped everything out.

Word forms

noun
singular: inspector
plural: inspectors
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