Inspector

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈspɛktər/

Definitions of inspector

noun a person who inspects or examines something, typically for quality control or safety purposes

Example Sentences

A1 The inspector checked the building for safety hazards.

A2 The inspector found several violations during the inspection.

B1 The inspector's report highlighted the need for repairs to be made.

B2 The inspector conducted a thorough investigation into the company's financial records.

C1 The inspector's recommendations led to significant changes in the organization.

C2 The inspector's expertise in the field is widely recognized by industry professionals.

Examples of inspector in a Sentence

formal The inspector conducted a thorough investigation of the crime scene.

informal The inspector checked out the situation and didn't find anything suspicious.

slang The inspector snooped around and didn't see anything fishy.

figurative The inspector peeled back the layers of deceit to uncover the truth.

Grammatical Forms of inspector

• past tense: inspected
• plural: inspectors
• comparative: more inspector
• superlative: most inspector
• present tense: inspect
• future tense: will inspect
• perfect tense: have inspected
• continuous tense: is inspecting
• singular: inspector
• positive degree: inspector
• infinitive: to inspect
• gerund: inspecting
• participle: inspecting

Origin and Evolution of inspector

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inspector' originated from the Latin word 'inspectus', which means to look at or examine closely.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inspector' has retained its original meaning of examining or scrutinizing closely, but has also been adapted to various fields such as law enforcement, quality control, and regulatory oversight.