Definition Synonyms
Definition of inspector - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
official examinerperson who examines something officially
- The inspector checked the restaurant for health violations..
2.
police rankTECH. UK police officer ranking above sergeantTECH. UK
- The inspector led the investigation team..
Expressions with inspector
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
person who checks passengers' tickets on public transport
The ticket inspector checked every passenger's ticket on the train.
professional who evaluates the condition of a house
The home inspector found several issues that needed immediate attention..
official responsible for ensuring tax laws are followed
The tax inspector visited the business to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
person whose job is checking structures for safety and building rules
The building inspector visited the site to review the new extension.
police officer in charge of investigations
The detective inspector took over the murder case..
official who ensures public health standards
The public health inspector visited the restaurant for a routine check.
person who checks cleanliness and safety
The sanitary inspector visited the restaurant to ensure cleanliness.
official examining military sites for treaty compliance
The weapons inspector visited the military base last week.
official who checks goods and documents at borders for customs rules
The customs inspector examined our bags before we left the airport.
police officer ranking below an inspector
The sub-inspector questioned the witnesses at the scene.
chief official responsible for auditing government departments
The inspector general launched an investigation into the misuse of funds..
person who examines tax returns
The inspector of taxes reviewed the company's financial statements.
Origin of inspector
Latin, in (into) + spectare (to look)
Terms with inspector included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
police rank
police officer ranking between constable and inspector
inspector
one who examines or inspects
inspector
someone who inspects work for quality
market inspector
official responsible for recording weights
acr: inspector general
official who checks for mistakes in government
acr: chief inspector
high-ranking officer in the police
acr: detective chief inspector
senior rank in the police force
acr: detective inspector
police officer who investigates crimes
acr: detective sergeant
police officer rank below inspector
abr: Inspector
person who checks rules are followed
acr: Office of Inspector General
government office that checks for problems or fraud
acr: office of the inspector general
government office checking for mistakes
textiles
inspector of cloth before it is finished
inspector
one who examines or inspects closely
acr: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
official who checks tax-related activities
administration
the area or district under an inspector's supervision
inspector role
position or official power of an inspector
police rank
police officer ranking below an inspector
Examples of inspector in a sentence
An inspector visited the site to ensure compliance. The inspector reviewed the case files. An inspector must oversee the operations.
View all translations of inspector
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:inspecteur, commissaire, ...
- German:Inspektor, Kommissar, ...
- Italian:esaminatore, ...
- Spanish:inspector, inspectora, ...
- Portuguese:fiscal, ...
- Chinese:检查员, 警官, ...
- Japanese:検査官, 警部, ...
- Arabic:مُفَتِّش, ضابِط مُفَتِّش, ...
- Hebrew:מְפַקֵּחַ, מְפַקֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:инспектор, инспектор полиции, ...
- Ukrainian:інспектор, комісар, ...
- Hindi:निरीक्षक, पुलिस निरीक्षक, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the