verb
invigilate
Invigilate (verb) means to supervise students while they sit an exam.
verb
1
To supervise students while they sit an exam.
"Professor Burns will be invigilating over the final examinations to ensure that the students do not cheat."
2
To watch over something carefully.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin invigilātus, the past participle of invigilō (“to stay awake, watch over”).
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What is the meaning of invigilate?
"invigilate" (verb) means to supervise students while they sit an exam.
What is another word for invigilate?
Other words for "invigilate" include proctor.
What are the different meanings of invigilate?
"invigilate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To supervise students while they sit an exam; 2. To watch over something carefully.
