inspector general

noun

: a person who heads an inspectorate or a system of inspection (as of an army)

Examples of inspector general in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the report is unlikely to be made public until the end of the month, since state law gives Benton time to respond to the inspector general’s findings and the commission redacts personal information out of privacy concerns. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

That means enforceable ethics rules, transparent financial disclosures, independent inspectors general, strong congressional oversight, and an executive branch that respects the law. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

The warehouse purchases, which were directed by Noem and her de facto chief of staff, Corey Lewandowski, are now under internal investigation by DHS’s inspector general. — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

Maine’s other senator, Republican Susan Collins, also said Mullin told her the inspector general has taken over the investigation, along with the FBI. — Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above