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examiner

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ex·am·ine  (g-zmn)
tr.v. ex·am·ined, ex·am·in·ing, ex·am·ines
1.
a. To observe carefully or critically; inspect: examined the room for clues.
b. To study or analyze: examine a tissue sample under a microscope; examine the structure of a novel; examine one's own motives.
2. To test or check the condition or health of: examine a patient.
3. To determine the qualifications, aptitude, or skills of by means of questions or exercises.
4. To question formally, as to elicit facts or information; interrogate: examine a witness under oath. See Synonyms at ask.

[Middle English examinen, from Old French examiner, from Latin exminre, from exmen, a weighing out, from exigere, to weigh out; see exact.]

ex·amin·a·ble adj.
ex·amin·er n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.examiner - someone who administers a test to determine your qualificationsexaminer - someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
asker, enquirer, inquirer, querier, questioner - someone who asks a question
2.examiner - an investigator who observes carefully; "the examiner searched for clues"
bank examiner - an examiner appointed to audit the accounts of banks in a given jurisdiction
checker - one who checks the correctness of something
investigator - someone who investigates
scrutiniser, scrutinizer - a careful examiner; someone who inspects with great care
scrutineer, canvasser - someone who examines votes at an election

examiner
noun inspector, investigator, interviewer, appraiser, quizmaster After she had completed the test, the examiner told her she had passed.
Translations
examiner [ɪgˈzæmɪnəʳ] Nexaminador(a) m/f

examiner [ɪgˈzæmɪnər] nexaminateur/trice m/f
examining board n (British) comité chargé de l'organisation des examens scolaires nationaux
exam paper n
(= question paper) → sujet m d'examen
(= answer paper) → copie f

examiner
n (Sch, Univ) → Prüfer(in) m(f); board of examinersPrüfungsausschuss m

examiner [ɪgˈzæmɪnəʳ] nesaminatore/trice

examiner الفاحص zkoušející eksaminator Prüfer εξεταστής examinador kuulustelija examinateur ispitivač esaminatore 試験官 시험관 examinator sensor egzaminator examinador экзаменатор undersökare ผู้ตรวจสอบ sınav görevlisi giám khảo 主考者


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Martin contented himself by picturing his brother-in-law's surprise on Sunday morning when he opened his EXAMINER and saw the article on the treasure-hunters.
He also held the important post of Grand Examiner, and was at one time appointed a Governor in the provinces.
When I took my entrance examinations, he was my examiner, and my course was arranged under his supervision.
 
 
 
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