testee

/te-ˈstē/ (ame, mw)

testee — noun

1. a person whose performance is measured by a test, examination, or assessment, ty

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person whose performance is measured by a test, examination, or assessment, typically in an academic, psychological, or professional setting.

例句

Mei was a nervous testee before the university entrance exam.

adjective modifier: nervous testee

Each testee received a numbered code instead of their name on the answer sheet.

anonymity context — numbered codes instead of names

同義詞
  • examinee

    more formal and usually restricted to academic examinations rather than professional or psychological testing

  • candidate

    broader; implies a person who is being considered or competing for a position, not merely being tested

  • test-taker

    the most common and neutral alternative; preferred in everyday English and test-prep materials

  • participant

    broader; refers to someone taking part in a study, experiment, or programme that includes testing

反義詞
  • examiner

    the person who designs, administers, or marks the test

  • tester

    the person who conducts the test or evaluates the testee's performance

用法筆記

More common in formal or professional writing than in everyday conversation. In casual English, 'test-taker' or 'candidate' is usually preferred. The suffix '-ee' indicates a person who receives an action, so a testee is someone being tested, not someone conducting a test.

常見錯誤

❌I am a testee in the exam.
✅I am taking the exam.
💡'testee' sounds overly formal for everyday speech about yourself; use 'test-taker' or simply say you are taking the test.
❌The testee graded the papers.
✅The examiner graded the papers.
💡'testee' means the person being tested, not the person giving or marking the test.