Meaning of the word proctor in English
What does proctor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
proctor
US /ˈprɑːk.tɚ/
UK /ˈprɑːk.tɚ/
Noun
1.
a person who monitors students during an examination
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The proctor walked around the room, ensuring no one was cheating.
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As a proctor, she was responsible for maintaining order during exams.
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2.
an official in a university or college who has disciplinary powers over students
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The university proctor dealt with cases of academic misconduct.
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Students were warned that any serious breach of rules would be reported to the proctor.
Verb
1.
to supervise or monitor (an examination)
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She was asked to proctor the final exam for the large lecture hall.
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The professor decided to proctor the make-up test himself.
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