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( ɪnvɪ dʒɪleɪt )
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense invigilates , present participle invigilating , past tense , past participle invigilated verb Someone who invigilates an examination supervises the people who are taking it in order to ensure that it starts and finishes at the correct time, and that there is no cheating.
[ British] I've taught sixth formers and invigilated exams. [ VERB noun]
[ Also
VERB ] Synonyms: watch over , run, conduct, oversee More Synonyms of invigilate
invigilator Word forms: plural invigilators countable noun ...an exam invigilator.
invigilate in British English ( ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪt )
verb ( intransitive) 1. British to watch examination candidates, esp to prevent cheating
US word : proctor Derived forms
invigilation ( inˌvigiˈlation) noun
invigilator ( inˈvigiˌlator) noun
Word origin
C16: from Latin
invigilāre to watch over, from
in- 2 +
vigilāre to keep watch; see
vigil invigilate in American English ( ɪnˈvɪdʒəˌleɪt )
verb intransitive , verb transitive Word forms: inˈvigiˌlated or inˈvigiˌlating British to keep watch (over); esp., to monitor (students) during a written examination
Derived forms
invigilation ( inˌvigiˈlation) noun
invigilator ( inˈvigiˌlator) noun
Word origin
< L
invigilatus , pp. of
invigilare <
in- , in, on +
vigilare , to watch: see vigil
Synonyms of 'invigilate' watch over , run, conduct, oversee
More Synonyms of invigilate
Definition
to supervise people who are sitting an examination
I've taught sixth formers and invigilated exams.
Synonyms
watch over
preside over
keep an eye on
Additional synonyms Definition
to carry out
I decided to conduct an experiment.
Synonyms
carry out ,
run ,
control ,
manage ,
direct ,
handle ,
organize ,
govern ,
regulate ,
administer ,
supervise ,
preside over
Definition
to watch over and direct (someone or something)
Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.
Synonyms
supervise ,
run ,
control ,
manage ,
direct ,
handle ,
conduct ,
look after ,
be responsible for ,
administer ,
inspect ,
preside over ,
keep an eye on ,
be on duty at ,
superintend ,
have or be in charge of
Definition
to manage
His father ran a prosperous business.
Synonyms
manage ,
lead ,
direct ,
be in charge of ,
own ,
head ,
control ,
boss (informal) ,
operate ,
handle ,
conduct ,
look after ,
carry on ,
regulate ,
take care of ,
administer ,
oversee ,
supervise ,
mastermind ,
coordinate ,
superintend Nearby words of invigilate
investment inveterate invidious invigilate invigorate invigorating invincible
Additional synonyms Definition
to supervise (a person or an activity)
During the interval, he superintended a prize draw.
Synonyms
supervise ,
run ,
oversee ,
control ,
manage ,
direct ,
handle ,
look after ,
overlook ,
administer ,
inspect Definition
to direct the performance or operation of (an activity or a process)
One of his jobs was supervising the dining room.
Synonyms
oversee ,
run ,
manage ,
control ,
direct ,
handle ,
conduct ,
look after ,
be responsible for ,
administer ,
inspect ,
preside over ,
keep an eye on ,
be on duty ,
superintend ,
have or be in charge of