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invigilator

invigilator

1 8.2
A person who watches students during an exam to prevent cheating
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪtər/
  • UK
translation icon : supervisor
  • I am the Invigilator.

Examples

  • If anyone's back there besides the Invigilator, it's him.

    Exam (2009)

  • It could just be the Invigilator behind there.

    Exam (2009)

  • The Invigilator said...

    Exam (2009)

  • You heard the Invigilator.

    Exam (2009)

  • The invigilator walked around the room to ensure that no students were cheating during the exam.

  • Before the test began, the invigilator explained the rules to all the candidates.

  • An invigilator must be present in the examination hall to monitor the students' conduct.

Synonyms

monitor
vsinvigilator
75 3.2

A person who watches others to make sure they follow rules

focuses specifically on exam supervision to stop cheating
scrutineer
vsinvigilator
  • UK
1 9.1

A person who watches voting and checks ballots for fairness during an election

supervises candidates in exams to enforce rules and prevent cheating

How Closely

invigilator
  • UK
1 8.2
supervisor
346 2.8
monitor
75 3.2
observer
305 2.8

Surface Forms

invigilator singular
invigilators plural

Morphology

invigilator = invigilate (semi-transparent) = in + vigil + ate + or

Forming an agent noun with the suffix '-or' from the verb 'invigilate' is a straightforward, regular derivation.

Etymology

Invigilator comes from the Latin parts in- and vigilare, where vigilare means 'to watch' or 'be awake' and you can see the same root in English vigilant and vigil. So an invigilator is a person who watches students during an exam to make sure rules are followed and to stop cheating.