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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Since then, its team of incognito inspectors have checked into thousands of hotels, dined at just as many restaurants, and experienced scores of spa treatments to bring you information on the very best places to stay, eat and relax around the world.
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
To Fisk's surprise, the veteran inspector suggests offering Richie immunity in exchange for him helping dismantle Harrigan's criminal empire.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025
Shamkhani said that if a deal were to take place, Iran would not make nuclear weapons, would reduce stockpiles of enriched uranium to a level only needed for civilian use, and would allow international inspectors to supervise the process.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 May 2025
World & Nation 2 U.S. border inspectors in San Diego charged with taking bribes to wave in people without documents
April 5, 2025
During the interview, Torres allegedly admitted to being involved in blocking the immigration vehicles, driving aggressively around their vehicles and following them.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
To Fisk's surprise, the veteran inspector suggests offering Richie immunity in exchange for him helping dismantle Harrigan's criminal empire.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025
Shamkhani said that if a deal were to take place, Iran would not make nuclear weapons, would reduce stockpiles of enriched uranium to a level only needed for civilian use, and would allow international inspectors to supervise the process.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 May 2025
World & Nation 2 U.S. border inspectors in San Diego charged with taking bribes to wave in people without documents
April 5, 2025
During the interview, Torres allegedly admitted to being involved in blocking the immigration vehicles, driving aggressively around their vehicles and following them.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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“Inspector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspector. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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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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