Definition of "scrutineer" in English

noun

1. (now chiefly motor racing) A person who scrutinises; a person responsible for scrutineering.

2. (Canada, elections) A poll-watcher.

3. (Canada) A person who observes any process which requires rigorous oversight.

verb

1. (transitive) To scrutinise; to thoroughly check that an election is being run fairly, or that a vehicle meets the rules of a competition, etc.