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Noun: proctor  prók-tu(r)
Usage: UK, N. Amer
  1. [N. Amer] Someone who supervises (an examination)
    "The proctor walked up and down the aisles, ensuring no one was cheating";
    - monitor
     
  2. [N. Amer] Someone who watches examination candidates to prevent cheating
    "The proctor paced the room, keeping a watchful eye on the students";
    - invigilator [Brit]
     
  3. [UK] An official at some universities, involved with enforcing discipline
    "The proctor monitored the exam hall to prevent cheating"
Verb: proctor  prók-tu(r)
Usage: N. Amer
  1. Watch over students taking an exam to prevent cheating
    "The professor proctored the final exam";
    - invigilate [Brit]

Derived forms: proctored, proctoring, proctors

Type of: follow, keep an eye on, observe, overlooker, supervisor, watch, watch over

Encyclopedia: Proctor, Oklahoma