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proctor

proc·tor

UK/ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)/ US/ˈprɑktɜr/ fairly common uk us
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

someone who supervises (an examination)

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verb

1.

as of students taking an exam, to prevent cheating

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Origin

Inherited from Middle English procatour, procutour, contraction of procuratour; compare proxy. Doublet of procurator and procurer.

Phrases

  • tithe proctor

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