Synonyms for

Examiner

Verb / ɪˈgzæmʌnɜ: / Another word for examiner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who inspects, evaluates, or tests something or someone.

Synonyms & similar words

tester inspector quizzer inspector evaluator reviewer critic analyst auditor assessor judge investigator surveyor scrutinizer checker monitor verifier apprentice appraiser expositor exhibitor interrogator inquisitor

Synonyms by register

Formal

assessor evaluator inspector auditor

Informal

checker looker-over

Literary

scrutinizer inquirer

Antonyms

examinee subject candidate testee applicant respondent

Common collocations

  • examiner board
  • examiner report
  • examiner's report
  • examiner's findings
  • examiner's decision
  • examiner's review
  • external examiner
  • internal examiner

Word family

noun examiner
verb examine
adjective examinatory
adverb examinatorily

Usage note

An 'examiner' is someone who tests or inspects, often in an academic or professional context. It is distinct from an 'examinee', who is the person being tested.

Example sentences

  1. The examiner checked the safety of the roller coaster.
  2. The examiner looked at the patient's x-rays.
  3. The examiner asked the witness questions in court.
  4. The examiner graded the students' essays.
  5. The examiner inspected the construction site for safety violations.

Quotes

  • 'The best teacher is the examiner himself,' said Aristotle.
  • 'The examiner is always right,' said the student who got an A.
  • 'The examiner has the power to make or break your career,' said the job applicant.

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