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inspector

[/ɪnˈspɛktər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: inspectors
inspetor/inspetora
1. An official who examines or supervises something to ensure compliance with standards or regulations
The health inspector visited the restaurant to check hygiene standards.
O inspetor de saúde visitou o restaurante para verificar os padrões de higiene.
2. A police officer of a rank above sergeant
Inspector Davies led the investigation into the robbery.
O inspetor Davies liderou a investigação sobre o roubo.
3. A person who examines or observes something closely
The quality inspector rejected the defective products.
O inspetor de qualidade rejeitou os produtos defeituosos.
Synonyms
examinersupervisorauditorcheckerinvestigatorofficer
Antonyms
suspectaccused

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspetor/inspetora
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inspetor/inspetora
Common in official and police contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inspetor/inspetora
Standard usage
Portugal
inspetor/inspetora
Standard usage; also 'inspeção' for inspection department

Related Idioms & Phrases

inspector general
pass inspection
under the inspector's eye
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