to proctor
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6.8
- verb
- /ˈprɒktər/
- US
:
supervisar
- We do charge if you want to take the proctored exam to get a certificate saying that you took the course and passed it.
- proctored exams
Examples
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I've found that many, though not all, parents are happy to help by proctoring your practice SAT.
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My students were out of control for the entire test because the person who proctored them could not control the class.
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If you have multiple classes and you proctor one but not the other, what does that say?
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Get your parents to proctor your practice test if you want.
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All exams were proctored in the classroom by the instructor.
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To get around all of these problems, IPFW does have proctored testing at the Testing Center for certain courses.
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You just have to take your exam in a proctored, designated location when you're done.
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Students who complete five online courses—and pay about $1,000 in fees for proctored exams for the courses—earn the credential.
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I will proctor the final exam to ensure that all students follow the rules.
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The teacher asked me to proctor the test while she stepped out of the room.
Synonyms
To watch students during an exam to stop cheating
To look closely at people or groups to find wrong actions
Antonyms
How Closely
- US
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6.8
- UK
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word proctor comes from the Latin procurare, which means 'to take care of'. Think of a curator who looks after a museum; to proctor an exam is to 'look after' the test and watch for cheating.