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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It was ruled a suicide by the New York medical examiner.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The actress plays the medical examiner from the bestselling Patricia Cornwell series in this eight-part mystery on Prime Video, co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Bobby Cannavale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Army spokesperson said that, out of respect for his family, the Army will not be releasing further information on Marzan until the medical examiner completes a positive identification of his body.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
A medical examiner is investigating the cause of death, Wilking said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
And what about Lois Meiner whose husband was a claims examiner for the Alarm Casualty Company?
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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