Inspector — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /in-ˈspek-tər/ in·spec·tor

Meaning & Definition of Inspector

Inspector (noun)

  1. a person employed to inspect something
  2. a police officer who is in charge of usually several precincts and ranks below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
  3. a person appointed to oversee a polling place

Inspector (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in investigator, detective

    similar: detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, patrolman, policewoman, marshal, sheriff, trooper, bobby (British), bull (slang), constable (chiefly British), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, policeman, police officer, shamus (slang), peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    opposite: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inspector

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inspector:

Slang: bull, flatfoot, shamus, heat
British: bobby
Chiefly British: constable
detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, patrolman, policewoman, marshal, sheriff, trooper, cop, copper, fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, policeman, police officer, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inspector

Words with the opposite meaning of Inspector:

civilian

Word Forms of Inspector

Derived words: inspectorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Inspector

First known use: 1602

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Inspector

Words & Phrases Containing Inspector

inspector general

Frequently Asked Questions about Inspector

What does "Inspector" mean?

"Inspector" means a person employed to inspect something. As a noun, it is defined as: a person employed to inspect something.

What is another word for "Inspector"?

Other words for "Inspector" include detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock and sleuth. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inspector" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inspector"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inspector". Common alternatives include detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound and patrolman.

What is a slang word for "Inspector"?

Slang words for "Inspector" include bull, flatfoot, shamus and heat.

What is the opposite of "Inspector"?

Antonyms of "Inspector" include civilian.

Is "Inspector" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inspector" is a noun.

Is "Inspector" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Inspector" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Inspector"?

"Inspector" is pronounced /in-ˈspek-tər/ and divided into syllables as in·spec·tor.