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invigilate
[ in-vij-uh-leyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to keep watch.
- British. to keep watch over students at an examination.
invigilate
/ ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪt /
verb
- to watch examination candidates, esp to prevent cheating US wordproctor
- archaic.to keep watch
Derived Forms
- inˈvigiˌlator, noun
- inˌvigiˈlation, noun
Other Words From
- in·vigi·lation noun
- in·vigi·lator noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of invigilate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of invigilate1
Example Sentences
In addition, every member of college staff has been trained to invigilate exams due to the surge in the number of students requiring extra support.
Dr Laird is handing on her responsibilities to retired maths teacher Bill Webster, who has been invigilating for seven years.
The marking boycott means some UCU members are not taking part in things like invigilating exams, or marking exam papers or assessments.
In the meantime, many staff are once again setting in-person, invigilated summer exams.
Teachers are also being allowed to invigilate exams in their own subjects, which is not normally permitted.
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