examinee

[ ig-zam-uh-nee ]

noun

1. a person who is examined.

Word History and Origins

Origin of examinee¹

First recorded in 1780–90; examine + -ee

Example Sentences

All examinees will be able to access support, including a dedicated helpline, over the coming days.

From BBC

The examinees are graded by a panel of judges on their posture and whether they embody the kendo “spirit” - a mix of personal discipline, sincerity, and mental and physical vigor - during two short bouts.

From Reuters

In one case, an examinee had her arms broken after she “failed” a test.

From The Guardian

Few examinees do, but she can understand you, just — umm — don’t expect the conversation to feel natural.

From Nature

A polygraph examination demonstrates “that the examinee believes her own story.”

From Salon

Related Words

• experimental subject
• subject
• test subject