Inspector
/ɪnˈspɛktər/
Definitions
A person whose job is to examine things carefully, especially to check that they are satisfactory or comply with regulations.
/ɪnˈspɛktər/
A person who examines something officially
The health inspector found several violations in the restaurant.
💡 Simply: Think of an inspector like a quality checker! They go around looking closely at things to make sure everything is up to standard, like a food inspector checking if a restaurant is clean.
👶 For kids: Someone who looks closely at things to make sure they are good and safe.
More Examples
The factory inspector made sure all safety protocols were followed.
The inspector reviewed the documents carefully.
How It's Used
"A police inspector led the investigation."
"The building inspector checked the structural integrity."
Idioms & expressions
Inspector Gadget
Referencing a bumbling and overly reliant investigator.
"The detective, much like Inspector Gadget, solved the case, albeit with a lot of unforeseen mishaps."
From Middle English inspectour, from Old French inspecteur, from Latin inspector ('examiner, surveyor'), from inspectus, past participle of inspicere ('to look into, examine').
Historically, the term 'inspector' has been used in various contexts, from military officials to financial auditors, highlighting a long-standing role of oversight and examination.
Memory tip
Imagine an IN-SPECTOR is someone who LOOKS IN to make sure things are correct.
Word Origin
"to look into, examine"