chief inspector

collocation in English

meaningsofchiefandinspector

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chief
adjective[before noun]
uk
/tʃiːf/us
/tʃiːf/
most important ...
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inspector
noun[C]
uk
/ɪnˈspek.tər/us
/ɪnˈspek.tɚ/
someone whose job is to officially ...
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(Definition ofchiefandinspectorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Brigades consisted of onechiefinspectorand four inspectors.
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We should be able to debate also the manner in which thechiefinspectorcollects his own data.
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The situation was so bad that thechiefinspectorrecommended the establishment of new units for day care centres and 24-hour nursing.
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Clause 37 re-enacts the provisions under which the inspectors of constabulary, including thechiefinspector, are appointed.
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It is made up of onechiefinspector, three supervisors and 15 inspectors.
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That figure comes from thechiefinspectorof schools.
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On the contrary, it is shared by all members of the staff, from thechiefinspectordownwards.
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I am bound to say that that report throws very valuable light on an aspect of child labour which is commended by thechiefinspector.
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Consultation with those considered by thechiefinspectorto have been adversely affected by the report may sometimes prevent this target being met.
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I did not suggest that thechiefinspectorshould provide, but that he should supervise.
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All it means is that, so far as adjusting is concerned, the adjuster will work independently of the inspector, reporting direct to thechiefinspector.
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In any case, is not thechiefinspectorin all these things likely to act as the agent of the local authority?
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There seems no good reason, therefore, for substituting the words, "local weights and measures authority"for"chiefinspector".
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I would suggest that if achiefinspectorof weights and measures writes to that effect it is something which should be taken into consideration.
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I assume the present seniorchiefinspectorwill produce his annual report next year.
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The day before we heard from thechiefinspector, the annual report was published.
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Thechiefinspectornow reports on the inspection of initial training and local education authorities.
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Thirdly, we must, regrettably, consider the role and profile adopted by thechiefinspector.
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It is important that we consider carefully what thechiefinspectorhas said.
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Or shall we finish up with four-year-olds in sets, as recommended by thechiefinspector?
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