inspector
Translation
inspector, examiner, surveyor
Examples
A building inspector checked the new house.
A building inspector checked the new house.
She works as a ticket inspector on the train.
She works as a ticket inspector on the train.
Grammar Patterns
((a(n) <type> inspector)) a person who inspects a specific thing A health inspector visited the restaurant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examiner, auditor, checker, surveyor
Etymology
From the verb 'inspect' + the agent suffix '-or'. Someone who inspects.
Memory Tips
The '-or' suffix often denotes a person who performs an action, like 'actor' or 'director'.