examiner
Translation
examiner, inspector, assessor
Examples
The examiner checked my driving skills.
The examiner checked my driving skills.
A medical examiner determined the cause of death.
A medical examiner determined the cause of death.
Grammar Patterns
((an examiner)) a person who examines something The examiner asked a difficult question.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inspector, assessor, proctor, investigator
Etymology
From the verb 'examine' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Examine' comes from Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh, test'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'examiner' as the person who gives you an 'exam'. The '-er' suffix denotes a person who performs an action.