CEFR B2

proctor

noun

Meaning

A person who supervises students during an examination to ensure they do not cheat.

Examples

The exam proctor announced the rules before the test began.
She felt nervous with the proctor walking up and down the aisles.

Synonyms: invigilator, supervisor, monitor, overseer

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proctor (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒktər/

Definition

A person who supervises students during an examination to ensure they do not cheat.

Examples

The exam proctor announced the rules before the test began.
She felt nervous with the proctor walking up and down the aisles.
He asked the proctor for a new pencil.

How to Use proctor

proctor for (prepositional phrase): To serve as a supervisor or official for a specific role or period. — "He decided to proctor for the university's admissions tests."
proctor an exam (collocation): To supervise an examination. — "The teacher will proctor an exam next week."

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