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inspector

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈspektɚ/ · UK /ɪnˈspektə/

Forms: inspectors

inspector means: A person whose job is to check that things are safe, correct, or following rules.

noun

OFFICIAL CHECKERB2

A person whose job is to check that things are safe, correct, or following rules.

  • The inspector checked the kitchen.
  • A building inspector visited the site yesterday.
  • Health inspectors found unsafe food in the restaurant.

Similar words: examiner

Common phrases: health inspector, building inspector, school inspector

POLICE RANKB2

A police officer with a rank below superintendent and above sergeant.

  • The inspector questioned the witness.
  • She was promoted to inspector last year.
  • A detective inspector led the murder investigation.

Common phrases: police inspector, detective inspector, chief inspector

Questions about inspector

What does inspector mean?

A person whose job is to check that things are safe, correct, or following rules.

What is inspector in other languages?

Türkçe: denetçi · Español: inspector · Français: inspecteur · Deutsch: Inspektor · Italiano: ispettore · 日本語: 検査官

How do you pronounce inspector?

In American English /ɪnˈspektɚ/; in British English /ɪnˈspektə/.

How do you use inspector in a sentence?

The inspector checked the kitchen. A building inspector visited the site yesterday.

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