inspecˈtion noun

1. The act of inspecting or looking into
2. Careful or official examination

inspecˈtional adjective

inspecˈtive adjective

inspecˈtor noun

1. A person who inspects
2. An examining officer
3. A police officer ranking below a superintendent
4. An officer in any of several charities or humane societies

inspecˈtorate noun

1. A district for which an inspector is responsible
2. The office of inspector
3. A body of inspectors

inspectōˈrial adjective

inspecˈtorship noun

The office of inspector

inspector general noun

1. The head of an inspectorate
2. A military officer who conducts investigations