inspector

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to inspect something
  • noun: a person employed to 'inspect' something
  • synonyms: big brother, g-man, mp

Examples

  • safety/health 'inspectors' [=people who make sure that a place or thing is safe/healthy]

  • a building 'inspector'

Movie quotes

  • (..) I never thought for a moment I would have any use for him... ...until that fateful day. France against China, with the winner advancing to the finals. I had been invited, as chief inspector of the Police Nationale. And because of my recent nomination for the Medal of Honor. I have never won. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther
  • (..) Let's see. The positive to the negative. The negative to the positive. There. All right, you are ready to go. All clear, keep it moving. As chief inspector of the Police Nationale... ...I hear many stories of our officers in the field. Clouseau generated many... ...many stories. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther