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US/ɪnˈspek.tər/
UK/ɪnˈspek.tə/
an official whose job is to check that rules are followed or that something is in good condition
In context
The health inspector closed the restaurant because the kitchen was dirty.
A ticket inspector walked through the train checking everyone's tickets.
The inspector wrote a long report about the safety of the factory.
Words that go with inspector
noun + noun
- health inspectorA health inspector visits every month.
- building inspectorThe building inspector approved the plans.
- ticket inspectorThe ticket inspector asked to see my pass.
- police inspectorA police inspector led the investigation.
noun + preposition
- inspector ofHe is an inspector of schools.