inspector
gb/ɪnspˈɛktɚ/ us/ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
B1
Inglés
~ 7600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
official who checks for problems
A person whose job is to check if things are safe, clean, or done correctly according to rules or laws.
Patrón de uso:
an inspector of [something] / an inspector for [an organization]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "inspector" with "investigator" or "detective". An inspector usually checks rules, quality, or safety (for example, a health inspector), while an investigator or detective mainly looks for the cause of a problem or crime. Learners also sometimes say "control man" or "check person" instead of "inspector".
Sinónimos
examiner (More general and slightly more formal; does not always imply legal authority.)
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auditor (Usually used for checking financial records rather than general safety or quality.)
Antónimos
offender (An inspector enforces rules, while an offender breaks them.)
Colocaciones
health inspector
|building inspector
|safety inspector
|tax inspector
|ticket inspector
|factory inspector
Temas
work
|law
|business
|government
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The health inspector closed the restaurant after finding serious hygiene problems.
- A building inspector came to check the house before we were allowed to move in.
- Ticket inspectors regularly patrol the trains to make sure everyone has paid.
- The tax inspector reviewed the company’s accounts for signs of fraud.
- As a safety inspector, she visits factories to look for fire risks and broken equipment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The food inspector looked at the kitchen very carefully.
- A safety inspector checks if a place is safe for people.
- The ticket inspector asked me to show my train ticket.
- The inspector said the building was not safe to live in.
- The company was worried because an inspector was coming the next day.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
police officer of inspector rank
A police officer with the job title "inspector", higher than a sergeant but not at the very top of the police.
Patrón de uso:
Inspector [surname] / a police inspector
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "inspector" means any police officer. In many countries, it is a specific rank, not just a general word for police. They may also confuse "inspector" with "inspector general", which is a different high-level government position, not a normal police rank.
Sinónimos
detective (A general word for a police officer who investigates crimes; not a specific rank like "inspector".)
Antónimos
criminal (A criminal commits crimes, while a police inspector works to catch and stop criminals.)
Colocaciones
police inspector
|detective inspector
|Chief Inspector
|Inspector [surname]
|appointed as an inspector
Temas
law
|crime
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Inspector Lewis questioned all the witnesses at the crime scene.
- She was promoted to detective inspector after ten years of service.
- The police inspector led the investigation into the robbery.
- Inspector Khan held a press conference to update the public on the case.
- Several inspectors were assigned to handle the complex fraud investigation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The police inspector spoke to the family of the victim.
- Inspector Davis believes the suspect is still in the city.
- He wants to become a police inspector one day.
- The inspector asked many questions about the crime.
- A detective inspector is working on the murder case.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
inspector
AFI
GB/ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
US/ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
Sílabas y acento
in - spect - or (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: inspector
- Plural: inspectors
Familia de palabras
Forms
inspectors
noun
Core family
inspect
verb B2
inspection
noun B1
Advanced or less common
inspectorate
noun
Expresiones
building inspector
1/bˈɪldɪŋ ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
official checking building safety
A person whose job is to check if a building is safe and built according to the rules.
Ejemplos
- The building inspector said the roof needed more support.
- We cannot move in until the building inspector approves the house.
health inspector
1/hˈɛlθ ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
official checking hygiene and health
A person whose job is to check if places like restaurants and food factories are clean and safe for people.
Ejemplos
- The health inspector visited the restaurant without warning.
- After the health inspector’s report, the café had to make many changes.
inspector general
1/ɪnspˈɛktɚ d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
formal
senior official overseeing investigations
A high-level government officer whose job is to check and report on problems, waste, or crime inside a government department or organization.
Ejemplos
- The inspector general released a report on corruption in the agency.
- Her office was created when she was appointed inspector general of the ministry.
police inspector
1/pəlˈis ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
police officer with inspector rank
A police officer who has the title "inspector", usually higher than a sergeant.
Ejemplos
- A police inspector is in charge of the case.
- The police inspector interviewed the suspect at the station.
school inspector
1/skˈul ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
official who evaluates schools
A person whose job is to visit schools and check the quality of teaching and learning.
Ejemplos
- The school inspector sat at the back of the classroom taking notes.
- Teachers were nervous because the school inspector was visiting that week.
ticket inspector
1/tˈɪkɪt ɪnspˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
person who checks travel tickets
A person who walks through trains or buses to check if passengers have a valid ticket.
Ejemplos
- The ticket inspector fined him for traveling without a ticket.
- When the ticket inspector came, everyone took out their passes.