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scrutineer

[ skroot-n-eer ]

noun

, Chiefly British and Canadian.
  1. an official examiner, especially of votes in an election.


scrutineer

/ ˌskruːtɪˈnɪə /

noun

  1. a person who examines, esp one who scrutinizes the conduct of an election poll
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scrutineer1

First recorded in 1550–60; scrutin(y) + -eer
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Example Sentences

One scrutineer for each candidate watches the opening of the box.

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