noun
Uncommon
proctor
PROK-tuh
Proctor (noun) means a person who supervises students during an exam. Example: “The proctor walked up and down the rows during the test.”
noun
1
A person who supervises students during an exam.
"The proctor walked up and down the rows during the test."
verb
1
To supervise an examination.
"Two teachers were assigned to proctor the final exam."
How to use proctor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who watches over students taking a test to make sure the rules are followed.
UK vs US
Mainly American usage; British English usually says "invigilator" instead.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- proctors
- Third person singular
- proctors
- Past tense
- proctored
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Etymology
From Middle English procatour, a shortened form of procuratour — related to proxy and a doublet of procurator.
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What does “proctor” mean?
The word “proctor” means a person who supervises students during an exam. In plain terms, someone who watches over students taking a test to make sure the rules are followed.
How do you pronounce “proctor”?
“Proctor” is pronounced PROK-tuh (/ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “proctor” in a sentence?
Here is “proctor” used in a sentence: “The proctor walked up and down the rows during the test.”
What part of speech is “proctor”?
Depending on how it is used, “proctor” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “proctor” come from?
The word “proctor” comes from Middle English. From Middle English procatour, a shortened form of procuratour — related to proxy and a doublet of procurator.
Is “proctor” a common word?
“Proctor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “proctor” have?
“Proctor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who supervises students during an exam.
