examinee
gb/ɪɡzˈæmˈini/ us/ɪɡzˈæmˈini/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
formal
C1
role
1
person taking an exam
a person who is doing an exam
Usage pattern:
an examinee; the examinee
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse examinee (the person being tested) with examiner (the person giving the test).
Synonyms
test-taker (More common and informal; often used in general contexts.)
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candidate (Often used for official exams, selection processes, or qualifications.)
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student (Broader; not all students are taking an exam at a given time.)
Antonyms
examiner (The person who gives, supervises, or assesses the exam.)
Collocations
the examinee
|an examinee
|examinee performance
|examinee responses
|examinee identification
|examinee number
|examinee instructions
|examinee results
|examinee score
|eligible examinee
Themes
education
|testing
Examples
- Each examinee must show photo ID before entering the test room.
- The proctor reminded the examinees not to open the booklet until instructed.
- If an examinee leaves early, the answer sheet must be collected immediately.
Learner examples
- I am an examinee in the math test today.
- The examinee must follow the rules.
Noun
formal
C2
role
2
person being evaluated or examined
a person who is being checked or evaluated
Usage pattern:
the examinee
Common mistake:
In everyday English, people often say patient or person instead of examinee in medical contexts.
Synonyms
subject (Common in research or testing; can sound impersonal.)
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patient (Used in medical settings; implies receiving healthcare.)
Antonyms
examiner (The professional who conducts the examination or evaluation.)
Collocations
the examinee
|examinee consent
|examinee cooperation
|examinee statement
|examinee history
|examinee questionnaire
|examinee evaluation
|examinee report
Themes
health
|law
|psychology
Examples
- The psychologist noted that the examinee appeared anxious during the interview.
- The report summarizes the examinee’s background and test results.
- The examiner asked the examinee to describe the events in their own words.
Learner examples
- The examinee answered the doctor’s questions.
Grammar
Dictionary form
examinee
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈæmˈini/
US/ɪɡzˈæmˈini/
Syllables & stress
ex - am - in - ee (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (am)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: examinee
- Plural: examinees
Word family
Expressions
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