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inspector

[ ɪnˈspɛktər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

law enforcement

A person responsible for ensuring that laws and regulations are obeyed, typically within a specific area or field.

Synonyms

examiner, investigator, supervisor

Examples of usage

The inspector visited the construction site to check for compliance with safety regulations.
The health inspector conducted an inspection of the restaurant to ensure food safety standards were being met.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

education

A person who is responsible for assessing the quality or condition of something, such as a school or organization.

Synonyms

assessor, evaluator, reviewer

Examples of usage

The school inspector evaluated the teaching methods and facilities of the school.
The inspector from the accreditation board reviewed the university's programs and policies.

^{Context #3 | Noun}

mechanical

A device or mechanism designed to detect, monitor, or measure something, such as temperature, pressure, or quality.

Synonyms

detector, monitor, sensor

Examples of usage

The inspector on the assembly line checked each product for defects using a quality control device.
The inspector in the factory used a pressure gauge to ensure the machines were operating within safe limits.

Translations

Translations of the word "inspector" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inspetor

🇮🇳 निरीक्षक

🇩🇪 Inspektor

🇮🇩 inspektur

🇺🇦 інспектор

🇵🇱 inspektor

🇯🇵 検査官

🇫🇷 inspecteur

🇪🇸 inspector

🇹🇷 müfettiş

🇰🇷 검사관

🇸🇦 مفتش

🇨🇿 inspektor

🇸🇰 inšpektor

🇨🇳 检查员

🇸🇮 inšpektor

🇮🇸 eftirlitsmaður

🇰🇿 инспектор

🇬🇪 ინსპექტორი

🇦🇿 müfəttiş

🇲🇽 inspector

Word origin

The word 'inspector' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'inspectus', which means 'to look into'. It was first used in the context of examining or investigating something closely. Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance in various fields, such as law enforcement, education, and mechanical inspections.