Invigilator Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ɪnvɪdʒɪlˈeɪtər/

Noun

A person responsible for supervising and regulating an examination or test, ensuring the integrity and fairness of the assessment process.

The word “invigilator” originates from the Latin “vigilare,” meaning “to watch” or “to be vigilant.”

When referring to an invigilator in a formal setting, use the formal title “invigilator” instead of the more casual term “proctor.”

In popular culture, the term “invigilator” has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including “The Simpsons” and “The Hunger Games.”

“To invigilate” is an idiomatic expression that means to carefully monitor or supervise a situation.

Some common collocations with the word “invigilator” include “exam invigilator,” “test invigilator,” and “exam supervisor.”

The word “invigilator” is relatively uncommon in everyday language, but it is frequently used in educational and testing contexts.

Common misspellings of the word “invigilator” include “invigilater,” “invigalator,” and “inviglilator.”