Definitions

1. noun

a person who examines or investigates something, especially a person appointed to examine and report on the qualifications or fitness of someone or something

“The college admissions office will send your application to an examiner for review.”

2. verb

to examine or investigate something or someone, especially to determine their qualifications or fitness

“The teacher will examine the students’ essays to determine who got an A.”

3. verb

to test or prove the quality or value of something

“The chef examined the new recipe to ensure it would be a hit with the customers.”