noun
examiner
uhg-ZA-mihn
noun
1
A person whose job is to test, question, or inspect something or someone.
"The driving examiner asked him to reverse into a parking space."
2
A person who writes or marks a formal test.
"The examiner deducted marks for showing no working."
How to Use Examiner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who examines, tests, or marks something.
Common pairings
driving examiner
medical examiner
exam examiner
Word Forms
examiners plural
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Etymology
From examine + the agent suffix -er.