Definition

1. Verb:
   • To supervise or watch over people, especially students, who are taking an examination to ensure that the rules are followed and to prevent cheating.

Usage

The verb "invigilate" is used in formal or academic contexts, primarily in British English. It describes the specific duty of monitoring an examination hall. The person who performs this duty is called an "invigilator." In American English, the more common term is "to proctor."

Examples

• Verb:
  • The teacher had to invigilate the final exams for three hours.
  • All faculty members are required to invigilate at least one session during the examination period.
  • She was hired to invigilate the standardized tests at the local school.

Advanced Usage

• "to invigilate over": A less common variant, still meaning to supervise an exam.
  • He was assigned to invigilate over the chemistry practicals.

Variants and Related Words

• Invigilator (n): A person who supervises an examination.

  • The invigilator walked quietly between the rows of desks.

• Invigilation (n): The act or duty of supervising an examination.

  • Strict invigilation is necessary to maintain the integrity of the test.

Synonyms

• Proctor (v, primarily AmE): To supervise students during an examination.
• Supervise (v): To observe and direct the execution of a task or activity.
• Monitor (v): To watch, keep track of, or check for a special purpose.

Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "invigilate.")

Verb

1. watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)