Proctor Meaning
/ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA 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.
nounAn official at any of several older universities.
Sentence Examples
"Would you be willing to proctor this test?"
The proctor walked slowly up and down the aisles during the examination.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The exam ____ walked around the room to make sure no one cheated.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ walked between the rows of desks during the exam to ensure no one was cheating.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English procatour, procutour, contraction of procuratour; compare proxy. Doublet of procurator and procurer.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"All examinations , including self - study examinations and retake examinations , shall be proctored by a representative of the approved sponsor"
— 1817, Illinois Administrative Code:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The exam ____ walked around the room to make sure no one cheated.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ walked between the rows of desks during the exam to ensure no one was cheating.