examiner
UK: ɪɡˈzæmɪnə | US: ɪɡˈzæmɪnər
n. a person who assesses or evaluates something, especially in a formal or official capacity
n. (education) a person who sets or marks examinations
examiner = examin<to test> + er<agent noun suffix>
- examin (from Latin examinare, meaning "to weigh, test, or scrutinize")
- er (agentive suffix in English, indicating "one who does something")
Etymology Origin:
The word "examiner" traces back to the Latin examinare, derived from examen (a swarm of bees, later metaphorically extended to mean "a test" due to the meticulous nature of bees). The suffix -er was added in Middle English to denote a person performing the action. Over time, "examiner" evolved to specifically refer to someone who evaluates or tests, particularly in academic or professional contexts.
The examiner carefully reviewed each student's test paper.
She worked as a medical examiner for over a decade.
The driving examiner marked him down for not checking his mirrors.
The patent examiner rejected the application due to insufficient evidence.
He was appointed as the chief examiner for the national board exams.