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Definition of Inspector
1. Noun. A high ranking police officer.
2. Noun. An investigator who observes carefully. "The examiner searched for clues"
Specialized synonyms: Bank Examiner, Checker, Scrutiniser, Scrutinizer, Canvasser, Scrutineer
Generic synonyms: Investigator
Derivative terms: Examine, Inspect, Inspectorship
Definition of Inspector
1. n. One who inspects, views, or oversees; one to whom the supervision of any work is committed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer; a superintendent; a supervisor; an overseer.
Definition of Inspector
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Inspector
1. One who inspects, views, or oversees; one to whom the supervision of any work is committed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer; a superintendent; a supervisor; an overseer. Inspector general, a staff officer of an army, whose duties are those of inspection, and embrace everything relative to organization, recruiting, discharge, administration, accountability for money and property, instruction, police, and discipline. Origin: L., cf. F. Inspecteur. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)