Examiner

usgb/ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/
noun

A person who tests the knowledge or ability of someone by asking questions or setting tasks.

The examiner was very strict during the driving test
Visual representation of "examiner" - A person who tests the knowledge or ability of someone by asking questions or setting tasks

Often appears as...

  • examiner's report
  • chief examiner
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Test Setting

Examiners often create tests to assess skills, not just administer them.

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The examiner set difficult math problems for the candidates.
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Objective Grading

Examiners should be unbiased when scoring or judging performance.

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He expected the examiner to grade his work fairly.
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Authority Figure

An examiner often holds authority and can evoke nervousness in test-takers.

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Students stood up when the examiner entered the room.
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