1. Plural of mashgiach; Jewish supervisors or inspectors who ensure that food, restaurants, or other establishments comply with Jewish dietary laws (kashrut).
Usage: Hebrew origin; Used in Jewish communities; Singular form: mashgiach

Examples

• The mashgichim visited the restaurant to verify that all ingredients met kashrut standards.
• Several mashgichim work together to oversee the kitchen during Passover preparation.
• The mashgichim certified that the food production facility followed all Jewish dietary laws.
• Local mashgichim are responsible for inspecting the meat at the kosher butcher shop.
• The synagogue hired mashgichim to supervise the catering for the holiday meal.