inspector
noun
in·spec·tor
in-ˈspek-tər 
1
: a person employed to inspect something
2
a
: a police officer who is in charge of usually several precincts and ranks below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
b
: a person appointed to oversee a polling place
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Sauer said inspection trains and inspectors are currently along the Regional rail lines looking for hazards.
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
During that window, buyers may hire a licensed inspector, request repairs or credits, or cancel the contract with an earnest money refund if notice is delivered on time.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Balich said one of his signature accomplishments was passing an ordinance ensuring that code violations are complaint driven and cannot be initiated by aerial photography or by inspectors who are at the home for a different purpose.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Duffy said the registration system and requirements for trucking companies will be strengthened while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors conduct more spot checks of trucks and commercial driver's license schools.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
During that window, buyers may hire a licensed inspector, request repairs or credits, or cancel the contract with an earnest money refund if notice is delivered on time.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Balich said one of his signature accomplishments was passing an ordinance ensuring that code violations are complaint driven and cannot be initiated by aerial photography or by inspectors who are at the home for a different purpose.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Duffy said the registration system and requirements for trucking companies will be strengthened while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors conduct more spot checks of trucks and commercial driver's license schools.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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inspector
noun
in·spec·tor
in-ˈspek-tər
1
: a person who makes inspections
meat inspector
2
: a police officer ranking just below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
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