noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

examiner

uhg-ZA-mihn

Examiner (noun) means a person whose job is to test, question, or inspect something or someone. Example: “The driving examiner asked him to reverse into a parking space.”

noun

A person whose job is to test, question, or inspect something or someone.

"The driving examiner asked him to reverse into a parking space."

A person who writes or marks a formal test.

"The examiner deducted marks for showing no working."

How to Use Examiner

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Rhymes for examiner

miner diner liner finer niner Tiner shiner joiner whiner Rainer Reiner Weiner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “examiner” mean?

The word “examiner” means a person whose job is to test, question, or inspect something or someone. In plain terms, someone who examines, tests, or marks something.

How do you pronounce “examiner”?

“Examiner” is pronounced uhg-ZA-mihn (/əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “examiner” in a sentence?

Here is “examiner” used in a sentence: “The driving examiner asked him to reverse into a parking space.”

What part of speech is “examiner”?

“Examiner” is a noun.

Is “examiner” a common word?

“Examiner” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “examiner” have?

“Examiner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to test, question, or inspect something or someone.