Vocabulary Entry

proctor

|noun • verb

noun

A person who supervises or oversees students during an examination.

Example Sentences

"The proctor walked around the room to ensure no one was cheating."

"Each test taker was required to present identification to the proctor."

"The proctor announced that there were only ten minutes left in the exam."

verb

Example Sentences

"She had to proctor the final exam for the students."

"He was chosen to proctor the important standardized tests in his school."

"The university needs volunteers to proctor exams during finals week."