Meaning & use
Invigilator
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A person who supervises students during an examination to prevent cheating.
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The invigilator walked up and down the rows, watching for anyone glancing at notes.
Students had to show identification to the invigilator before the exam began.
A note on using this word
Chiefly British English; American English typically uses 'proctor' for the same role.
Words with a similar meaning
proctorexam supervisor
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