inspector
noun
in·spec·tor
in-ˈspek-tər 
1
: a person employed to inspect something
2
a
: a police officer who is in charge of usually several precincts and ranks below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
b
: a person appointed to oversee a polling place
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In addition, inspectors spotted 16 flies throughout the market.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Oversight inspectors accuse Sheriff’s Department of retaliation after reports on jail fires.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Oversight inspectors accuse Sheriff’s Department of retaliation after reports on jail fires.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for inspector
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inspector
noun
in·spec·tor
in-ˈspek-tər
1
: a person who makes inspections
meat inspector
2
: a police officer ranking just below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
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