inspectorate
noun/ɪnˈspɛktərɪt/
Frequency rank: #16,021 most common English word
Meaning
An official body responsible for inspecting and overseeing organizations or institutions.
Example sentence
The school was reviewed by the national inspectorate to ensure it met quality standards.
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