What does the cryptic crossword clue "Constant checking by particular type of examiner (8)" mean?

The definition is "particular type of examiner". The wordplay uses charade, container. ETERNAL (synonym of "Constant") + X (synonym of "by") [container: "checking"]; definition: "particular type of examiner" The answer is EXTERNAL.

Constant checking by particular type of examiner (8)

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