Examiner

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/ noun

Definition

A person who tests or inspects something or someone, especially in an official capacity

Etymology

From Latin examinare meaning 'to weigh, test', from examen 'a weighing, examination'

Kelly Says

The word 'examine' originally meant to weigh something on a scale - examiners are still weighing your knowledge, just metaphorically!

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