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scrutineer

/ˈskrʌtɪniər/ noun · British & US
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What does scrutineer mean?

noun

A person who examines or scrutinizes something, especially a vote or a document, to ensure its accuracy or authenticity. A scrutineer is often responsible for counting votes or verifying the results of an election.

Example

"The scrutineer carefully checked the ballot papers to ensure that all votes were counted correctly."

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