CEFR B2

inspector

noun

Meaning

A person whose job is to officially visit places such as factories, buildings, or schools to check that rules, laws, or standards are being followed.

Examples

The health inspector closed the restaurant due to unsanitary conditions.
A fire inspector checked the building's safety equipment.

Synonyms: auditor, examiner, surveyor, controller

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inspector (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈspektər/

Definition

A person whose job is to officially visit places such as factories, buildings, or schools to check that rules, laws, or standards are being followed.

Examples

The health inspector closed the restaurant due to unsanitary conditions.
A fire inspector checked the building's safety equipment.
The police inspector led the investigation into the robbery.

How to Use inspector

inspector of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the area or subject of the inspector's duties. — "He was appointed inspector of taxes in 1995."
chief inspector (collocation): The highest rank of inspector in a police force. — "The chief inspector briefed the team on their next steps."

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