- 1a person who writes the questions for, or grades, a test of knowledge or ability The papers are sent to external examiners (= ones not connected with the students' school or college).
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- 2a person who has the official duty to check that things are being done correctly and according to the rules of an organization; a person who officially examines something see medical examiner
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