noun / verb
proctor
PRAHK-ter/ˈprɑːktər/
A person who oversees an exam, or to oversee an exam.
The proctor watches the students working at separate desks during the exam.
Etymology
A procurator was a manager or overseer, and proctor was used for someone administering another’s affairs, including a college’s. In the examination sense, that oversight is focused on supervising the exam.
In context
through the whole exam your proctor will be monitoring you and is available through a chat tool
More examples
- Two teachers take turns proctoring the final exam.
- Raise your hand if you need the proctor's help.
- She proctored a makeup test after school.
Forms
proctor · proctors · proctored · proctoring
Similar words
- supervisor
- Oversees people or activities generally, not specifically exams.
- monitor
- Watches for problems but may not administer the exam.