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invigilate

Invigilate (verb) means to oversee a test or exam.

verb
1
To oversee a test or exam.
2
To keep watch.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin invigilātus, past participle of invigilō (“to stay awake, watch over”).

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What is the meaning of invigilate?

"invigilate" (verb) means to oversee a test or exam.

What are the different meanings of invigilate?

"invigilate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To oversee a test or exam; 2. To keep watch.

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