Examiner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Examiner is a noun meaning A person who investigates someone or something.
Meaning
A person who investigates someone or something.
More Meanings
- A person who sets an examination.
- A person who marks an examination.
Example Sentences
Younger [Customs] examiners, who, perhaps, have not yet acquired the intuition resulting from years of experience, seem partly responsible for the closer examination of incoming luggage. Not only is this closer scrutiny arousing feelings of resentment among passengers, but it is causing serious delays in the departure of boat trains, many of which have been reaching their destinations two or three hours late.
Word Forms
- examiners
Synonyms for examiner
Depending on context, synonyms include tester, inspector.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inspector, tester, examination, investigator, reviewing, review.
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