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examiner

/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪ.nər/
ex · am · in · er
Plural:examiners
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examiner Lexical Profile

examiner Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who sets, administers, or grades an academic, professional, or practical test to assess a candidate's knowledge or proficiency.

Example

"The driving examiner asked the nervous student to perform a parallel park on a quiet residential street."

2

An official appointed to inspect, audit, or investigate financial records, patent applications, legal evidence, or medical cases.

Example

"A federal patent examiner reviewed the engineering blueprints to determine whether the invention was truly original."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'examiner' (the person who administers or grades a test) with 'examinee' (the candidate taking the test).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'examine' and the agent suffix '-er', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh or test', from 'examen' (the tongue of a balance scale).

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