invigilate
[ in-vij-uh-leyt ]
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verb (used without object),in·vig·i·lat·ed, in·vig·i·lat·ing.
to keep watch.
British. to keep watch over students at an examination.
Origin of invigilate
1Other words from invigilate
- in·vig·i·la·tion, noun
- in·vig·i·la·tor, noun
Words Nearby invigilate
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How to use invigilate in a sentence
A judicial inquiry, however, has power to gather evidence, to summon the trio, and invigilate them properly and professionally.
British Dictionary definitions for invigilate
invigilate
/ (ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪt) /
verb(intr)
British to watch examination candidates, esp to prevent cheating: US word: proctor
archaic to keep watch
Origin of invigilate
1C16: from Latin invigilāre to watch over, from in- ² + vigilāre to keep watch; see vigil
Derived forms of invigilate
- invigilation, noun
- invigilator, noun
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