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invigilator
/ɪnˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.leɪ.tər/
[/ɪnˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.leɪ.tər/]
a person who supervises exams
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An invigilator is a person who watches over students during an exam to make sure rules are followed. They hand out and collect papers.
Example
The invigilator told us to stop writing.
The invigilator told us to stop writing.
Etymology
From Latin 'invigilare' meaning to watch over.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for exam supervisors in British and Indian English.