Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who examines something closely, usually as a profession, often to ensure rules are followed or standards are met.
Inspector
/ɪnˈspektə/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The inspector checked the building for problems.An inspector often asks many questions during an investigation.
Etymology:
The word inspector originated in the late Middle English period from Latin inspector, which stems from inspicere, meaning to look into or examine, combining in with specere meaning to look.
Usage Statistics:
16 mentions per 1 million words 
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