proctor Meaning & Definition
What Does Proctor Mean?
Proctor is used as a noun meaning A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator. It is also used to mean An official at any of several older universities. As a verb, it means to function as a proctor.
Proctor: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | invigilate and monitor |
| Plural | proctors |
| Verb forms | proctors, proctoring, proctored |
Proctor Definition (Noun)
- A person who supervises students as they take an examination, in the United States at the college/university level; often the department secretary, or a fellow/graduate student; an invigilator.
- An official at any of several older universities.
- A legal practitioner in ecclesiastical and some other courts.
- One appointed to collect alms for those who could not go out to beg for themselves, such as lepers and the bedridden.
- A procurator or manager for another.
- A representative of the clergy in convocation.
Proctor as a Verb
- to function as a proctor
- to manage as an attorney or agent
Synonyms of Proctor
Proctor synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Proctor
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Proctor in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
proctor (plural proctors)
proctor (third-person singular simple present proctors, present participle proctoring, simple past and past participle proctored)
Words That Rhyme With Proctor
Origin of Proctor
Inherited from Middle English procatour, procutour, contraction of procuratour; compare proxy. Doublet of procurator and procurer.
How to Pronounce Proctor
Proctor is pronounced //ˈpɹɒktə(ɹ)// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Proctor
Is proctor a noun or a verb?
Proctor is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for proctor?
Words with a similar meaning to proctor include invigilate and monitor. See the full list of proctor synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of proctor?
The plural of proctor is proctors.
What is the past tense of proctor?
The past tense of proctor is proctored. The present participle is proctoring.