inspector
/ɪnˈspɛk.təː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: inspectors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person employed to inspect something.
Noun
Examples
Imagine a country where children do nothing but play until they start compulsory schooling at age seven. Then, without exception, they attend comprehensives until the age of 16.[…]. There are no inspectors, no exams until the age of 18, no school league tables, no private tuition industry, no school
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A police officer ranking below superintendent.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inspector” mean?
A person employed to inspect something.
Is “inspector” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.