proctor
Translation
invigilator, supervisor
Examples
The proctor collected the exams.
The invigilator collected the exams.
Please raise your hand to ask the proctor a question.
Please raise your hand to ask the invigilator a question.
Grammar Patterns
a proctor (for an exam) The teacher acted as the proctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supervisor, monitor. In British English, the equivalent is 'invigilator'.
Etymology
From Latin 'procurator' meaning 'manager' or 'agent', from 'pro-' (for) + 'curare' (to care for).
Memory Tips
A proctor 'protects' the integrity of an exam. This term is very common in American English for exam supervisors.