In-spēct'or, n.

n. [Lat., Sp. inspector, Fr. inspecteur, It. inspectore.] One who inspects, views, or oversees; a superintendent; one to whom the examination of any work is committed for the purpose of seeing it faithfully performed; one who makes an official view or examination, as a military or civil officer.

Inspector-general (Mil.), a staff officer of an army, whose duties are those of inspection, and embrace every thing relative to organization, recruiting, discharge, administration, accountability for money and property, instruction, police, and discipline.