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examinee

/ɪɡˌzæm.əˈniː/
ex · am · i · nee
Plural:examinees
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examinee Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is taking an academic, professional, or qualifying examination, or who is undergoing a formal medical or legal evaluation.

Example

"Each examinee must present a valid photo identification card before entering the testing hall."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'examinee' (the person taking a test or undergoing an inspection) with 'examiner' (the person administering the test or conducting the inspection).

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• Nearby Words

examinable
examination
examine
examinee
examiner
examiningly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the verb 'examine' (from Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh or test') plus the Anglo-French suffix '-ee', denoting the passive recipient of an action.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Examinee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/examinee
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