Inspěc'tõr, s

[Lat., from inspect us, pa. par. of inspicio; Fr. inspect eur; Sp. inspector.] 1. One who inspects or oversees; one to whose care the superintendence and execution of any work is entrusted; an overseer, a superintendent; one who examines officially into the quality, condition, ., of work. The title is given to many officials who test or examine into the condition and carrying out of matters affecting the public interest; as, an inspector of schools, an inspector of weights and measures, an inspector of markets, . 2. An officer of police, ranking next below a superintendent, and above a sergeant. *In-spěc'-tõr-ate, s. [Eng. inspector; -ate.] 1. The office of an inspector; inspectorship. 2. A body of inspectors or overseers. In-spěc-tõr-ship, s. [Eng. inspector; -ship.] 1. The office of an inspector. 2. The district under the control or supervision of an inspector. 3. An inspector.