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Pronunciation
subinspector
sub-inspector
sub-
under, below
+
inspector
person who inspects
Subinspector means sub-inspector and can be broken down into sub-0 (under, below0) + inspector1 (person who inspects1).
noun
  1. sub-inspector
    A police officer ranking below an inspector
    El subinspector dirigió la investigación en ausencia del inspector. // The sub-inspector led the investigation in the inspector's absence.