scrutineer

noun scru·ti·neer \ ˌskrü-tə-ˈnir \

Definition of scrutineer

1 : one that examines

2 British : one who takes or counts votes

Recent Examples of scrutineer from the Web

Who is scrutineer of the ’Ring-running cars for technical compliance to production-car standards, as would exist in organized competition under FIA, SCCA, or IMSA?

— jim resnick, Car and Driver, "Fast and Loose: There’s No Oversight for Nurburgring Lap-Time Claims," 20 Oct. 2017
Scrutineers in many parts of the country were reporting problems with the electoral roll and the distribution of ballot papers since the weekend, ABC said.

— Washington Post, "Papua New Guinea votes with corruption and economic woes key," 27 June 2017
Scrutineers in many parts of the country were reporting problems with the electoral roll and the distribution of ballot papers since the weekend, ABC said.

— Washington Post, "Papua New Guinea votes with corruption and economic woes key," 27 June 2017
Scrutineers in many parts of the country were reporting problems with the electoral roll and the distribution of ballot papers since the weekend, ABC said.

— Washington Post, "Papua New Guinea votes with corruption and economic woes key," 27 June 2017
Scrutineers in many parts of the country were reporting problems with the electoral roll and the distribution of ballot papers since the weekend, ABC said.

— rod mcguirk, The Seattle Times, "Papua New Guinea votes with corruption and economic woes key," 26 June 2017

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