examiner
Translation
examiner, assessor
Examples
The examiner asked me a difficult question.
The examiner asked me a difficult question.
She is a chief examiner for the board.
She is a chief examiner for the board.
Grammar Patterns
((an examiner)) a person who tests sb.'s knowledge or ability The examiner was very strict.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assessor, inspector, tester, invigilator
Etymology
From the verb 'examine' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who examines'. 'Examine' comes from Latin 'examinare' (to weigh, test).
Memory Tips
Think of the person who gives you an 'exam'. The '-er' at the end tells you it's a person who does the action.