Examinee
noun
A person who is taking an examination.
The examinee answered all the test questions correctly.

Often appears as...
- examinee's performance
- examinee's answers
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person who is taking an examination.
The examinee answered all the test questions correctly.

Often appears as...
- examinee's performance
- examinee's answers
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1

Test Context
Use 'examinee' to talk about someone during the time they're tested, not before or after.

The examinees were seated and ready for the exam to begin.
Neutral Term
'Examinee' is a neutral term without positive or negative connotations.

The examinees' results will be available in two weeks.
Academic Focus
Mostly used in academic or certification contexts, not informal quizzes or polls.

There were 100 examinees for the final Chemistry exam.
Test Context
Use 'examinee' to talk about someone during the time they're tested, not before or after.

The examinees were seated and ready for the exam to begin.
Neutral Term
'Examinee' is a neutral term without positive or negative connotations.

The examinees' results will be available in two weeks.
Academic Focus
Mostly used in academic or certification contexts, not informal quizzes or polls.

There were 100 examinees for the final Chemistry exam.
Test Context
Use 'examinee' to talk about someone during the time they're tested, not before or after.

The examinees were seated and ready for the exam to begin.
Neutral Term
'Examinee' is a neutral term without positive or negative connotations.

The examinees' results will be available in two weeks.
Academic Focus
Mostly used in academic or certification contexts, not informal quizzes or polls.

There were 100 examinees for the final Chemistry exam.
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