examiner
Britishnoun
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one who examines or inspects
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a person who sets or marks an examination
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law (in the Republic of Ireland) a person appointed by a court to ensure the survival of an Irish public limited company
Example Sentences
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A medical examiner had quickly ruled it an accident without waiting for a toxicology report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The Los Angeles medical examiner has disclosed the official cause of death for video game developer Vince Zampella, who died in a fiery car crash in December.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Videos show Burke has a tattoo on one of his fingers matching the one reading "Shhh" that the Los Angeles County medical examiner previously revealed was on Celeste's index finger.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
It was ruled a suicide by the New York medical examiner.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
A simple chalk mark drawn by the medical examiner on one’s clothes could have a person barred from entering his newly adopted country.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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