inspectorate

[ in-spek-ter-it ]

noun

1. the office or function of an inspector.
2. a body of inspectors.
3. a district under an inspector.

inspectorate

/ ɪnˈspɛktərɪt /

noun

1. the office, rank, or duties of an inspector
2. a body of inspectors
3. a district under an inspector

Word History and Origins

Origin of inspectorate¹

First recorded in 1755–65; inspector + -ate ³

Example Sentences

Greystoke Land appealed to the government’s planning inspectorate, asking it to overturn the council’s decision.

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The centres are overseen by the care inspectorate and run by care staff who work with the young people.

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A separate inquiry by MPs into Ofsted's work with schools heard the inspectorate had lost the trust of the teaching profession, and parents wanted change too.

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"It presents a significant risk to the capability and capacity of the force to implement the improvements that are required," the inspectorate said.

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The inspectorate said today that “the narrative of putting victims at the heart of the criminal justice system is leading to false expectations”.

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