examinees

An examinee is a person who is subjected to an examination or assessment, typically by answering questions, solving problems, or completing tasks under formal conditions. The term is commonly used in standardized testing, licensing examinations, educational assessments, and certain professional or legal evaluations. The examinee is opposite to the examiner, the person administering the test or evaluation.

During testing, examinees usually participate in a controlled environment to ensure fairness and security. Procedures include identity verification, time limits, standardized instructions, and monitoring to prevent cheating. Responses are collected under standardized scoring rules, which aim to be reliable and fair across different examinees and test forms.

Examinees with disabilities or special needs may request accommodations, such as extended time, breaks, assistive technology, or a reader or scribe. Requests generally require documentation and approval by the testing program and must not alter the test content or scoring standards.

After completion, examinees receive scores or results according to the program’s policies. Some exams provide immediate feedback; others issue provisional or final results after review. In high-stakes contexts, examinee performance can determine certification, licensure, admission, or advancement.

Beyond education, examinee can refer to a person examined by a professional—for example, a mental health assessment, a forensic evaluation, or an immigration medical examination. While synonymous with test-taker in some contexts, examinee emphasizes the person being examined rather than the examiner or the process.