inspector general

noun

: a person who heads an inspectorate or a system of inspection (as of an army)

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Notably, the inspector general's review said there was no evidence that the investigations were influenced by politics or other improper considerations. Robert Legare, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024 The inspector general's report says the Justice Department complied with some but not all of its own procedures related to investigations involving the media. Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024 The insurers, which are paid by the federal government to provide Medicare services to enrollees, have at times delayed or denied beneficiaries’ access to medical care – even though the requests met Medicare coverage rules, according to a 2022 report from HHS’ inspector general’s office. Tami Luhby, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024 Richmond's top election official resigned his post effective Dec. 31, a week after an inspector general's report found his office abused government resources and violated city policies. Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inspector general 

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspector general was in 1702

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“Inspector general.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspector%20general. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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