Meaning & use
proctor
A person who supervises students during an examination to ensure the rules are followed.
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The proctor walked slowly up and down the aisles during the final exam.
Students had to show identification to the proctor before entering the testing room.
A note on using this word
Proctor is mainly used in American English; British English typically uses 'invigilator' for the same role.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To supervise students taking an examination.
Two teachers volunteered to proctor the standardized test on Saturday morning.
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