What is another word for hearing examiner?
Pronunciation: [hˈi͡əɹɪŋ ɛɡzˈamɪnə] (IPA) 
A hearing examiner is a person who conducts a legal hearing to make a decision on a disputed matter. There are several synonyms for this term, including hearing officer, administrative law judge, arbitrator, referee, and adjudicator. A hearing officer is a person who conducts the hearing and writes a report on the decision made. An administrative law judge is a person appointed by government agencies to make decisions in disputes. An arbitrator is a person selected by the parties to decide the dispute. A referee is a person who conducts a hearing and makes a recommendation. An adjudicator is a person who makes a final decision in a dispute. These terms can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the hearing being conducted.
