inspector

• Personne chargée d'examiner officiellement ou de vérifier quelque chose, comme un bâtiment, une usine ou un véhicule, afin de s'assurer qu'il respecte les normes ou les règles.

A noun referring to a person whose job is to officially examine or check something, such as a building, factory, or vehicle, to ensure it meets standards or regulations.

1. Official examinerB1formal

   A person whose job is to examine or check something officially.

   Inspecteur (agent de contrôle)

   • The building inspector checked the safety of the structure.
   • A health inspector visited the restaurant to ensure cleanliness.
   • The inspector reviewed the factory's compliance with regulations.

   Synonymesauditorcheckercontrollerexaminerscrutineersurveyor

2. A2formal

   A police officer of a rank above sergeant, often involved in investigations.

   Inspecteur de police

   • Inspector Jones is leading the murder investigation.
   • The inspector questioned the witnesses about the robbery.
   • A police inspector arrived at the crime scene.