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in·spec·tor \-tə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin, from inspectus (past participle of inspicere to inspect) + -or — more at inspect 1. : one that inspects or makes an inspection; especially : a person employed to inspect something (as the work of others, goods imported, the state and hazards of buildings) — often used in combination < customs inspector > < fire inspector > — see mine inspector 2. : one that oversees or supervises: as a. : a police officer in charge of a number of precincts and ranking below a superintendent or deputy superintendent b. : a person appointed to oversee the conduct of an election (as with respect to the provisions of law and propriety) |