Synonyms for inspector

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-spek-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈspɛk tər

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Définition of inspector

Origin : c.1600, "overseer, superintendent," from Latin inspector, agent noun from past participle stem of inspicere (see inspection). As a police ranking between sergeant and superintendent, it dates from 1840. Related: Inspectorial. Of the 18c. feminine formations, inspectrix (1715) is earlier than inspectress (1785).

noun examiner

Example sentences :

"Yes, Inspector," Mary replied pleasantly, as she advanced into the room.
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"You'd better be packing your trunk," the Inspector rumbled.
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Inspector Burke himself filled the void in the halting sentence.
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Inspector Burke will tell you how easy it is for me to get it.
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The Inspector spoke the simple truth as he knew it from years of experience.
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He went close to the Inspector, and spoke with intense seriousness.
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The Inspector shot a word of warning to Gilder in an aside that Dick could not hear.
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The entrance of the butler brought the Inspector's thoughts back to the matter in hand.
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The Inspector's harsh voice brought out the words boastfully.
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"It wasn't safe to bring them in the front way," was the Inspector's prompt reply.
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