proctor — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • Philippines
   • US usage

   Synonyms

   invigilator

2. An official at any of several older universities.

   Usage

   • UK usage

3. A legal practitioner in ecclesiastical and some other courts.

   Usage

   • UK usage

4. One appointed to collect alms for those who could not go out to beg for themselves, such as lepers and the bedridden.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

5. A procurator or manager for another.

6. A representative of the clergy in convocation.

Verb

1. to function as a proctor

   Usage

   • Canada
   • Philippines
   • US usage

2. to manage as an attorney or agent

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   All examinations , including self - study examinations and retake examinations , shall be proctored by a representative of the approved sponsor

Noun

1. someone who supervises (an examination)

   Synonyms

   monitor

   Broader terms

   supervisor

Verb

1. watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)

   Synonyms

   invigilate

   Broader terms

   watchobservefollowwatch overkeep an eye on