proc·tor (pr k t r)n. A supervisor especially of an examination or dormitory in a school. tr.v. proc·tored, proc·tor·ing, proc·tors To supervise (an examination). [Middle English procutor, proctour, university officer, manager, from procuratour; see procurator.] proc·to ri·al (-tôr -l, -t r-) adj.proc tor·ship n. |
proctor
Noun
a member of the staff of certain universities having duties including the enforcement of discipline [syncopated variant of procurator]
proctorial adj
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| Noun | 1. |  proctor - someone who supervises (an examination)invigilator - someone who watches examination candidates to prevent cheating supervisor - one who supervises or has charge and direction of |
| Verb | 1. | proctor - watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating) keep an eye on, watch over, watch, observe, follow - follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars" |
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