English Explanatory Dictionary

invigilate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To oversee a test or exam.
  2. To keep watch.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ /ɪnˈvɪdʒəleɪt/ en-ca-invigilate.ogg

Word forms

invigilate invigilates invigilating invigilated

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin invigilātus, past participle of invigilō (“to stay awake, watch over”).

Synonyms

proctor

Related words

proctor

Derived words

invigilation invigilator invigilatrix
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