1. One authorized to conduct an examination; esp., a person appointed by the court, esp. a court of equity, to administer an oath and take testimony. See MASTER(2). — Also formerly termed examiner in chancery.
2. A patent officer responsible for determining the patentability of an invention submitted to the patent office. [Cases: Patents 104. C.J.S. Patents §§ 145–147, 149–151, 173–175.]
3. MEDICAL EXAMINER.