1. a person whose job is to examine something carefully to check that it meets required standards
2. a police officer of middle rank, above sergeant and below chief inspector
Usage: law enforcement

Examples

• The health inspector found several violations at the restaurant.
• A building inspector must approve the construction before occupancy.
• The factory inspector checked all safety equipment.
• Inspector Johnson led the investigation into the robbery.
• The school inspector visited classrooms to evaluate teaching methods.
• A fire inspector examined the building’s emergency exits.
• The customs inspector searched the suspicious package.