inspector

noun
UK: /ɪnˈspektər/
US: /ɪnˈspektər/

  1. A person whose job is to officially check that something is in good condition or being done correctly.

    1. The inspector checked my car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The health inspector visited our restaurant today to ensure cleanliness standards are met. [ ] [ ]

  2. A police officer of a high rank.

    1. The inspector arrived at the crime scene. [ ] [ ]
    2. Inspector Davies led the investigation into the bank robbery that occurred last week. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

investigator checker auditor detective

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inspector" in English means: A person whose job is to officially check that something is in good condition or being done correctly., A police officer of a high rank..

The phonetic transcription of "inspector" is /ɪnˈspektər/ in British English and /ɪnˈspektər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inspector": investigator, checker, auditor, detective.

Example usage of "inspector": "The inspector checked my car.". More examples on the page.