inspector
Translation
inspector, examiner, supervisor
Examples
A ticket inspector checked our tickets on the train.
A ticket inspector checked our tickets on the train.
She works as a detective inspector in the police.
She works as a detective inspector in the police.
Grammar Patterns
((an inspector)) a person whose job is to inspect something A health inspector visited the restaurant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examiner, checker, supervisor, investigator
Etymology
From Latin 'inspectare', meaning 'to look into'. It's formed from 'in-' (into) + 'spectare' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'in-spects' or looks 'in'side things to check them.