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    Proctor (en. Proctor)

    /ˈprɒktər/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who supervises the administration of exams in educational institutions.
    The proctor ensured that all students followed the rules during the test.
    El proctor se aseguró de que todos los estudiantes cumplieran las reglas durante la prueba.
    A representative or agent of an institution.
    The university proctor was in charge of managing the graduation ceremony.
    El proctor de la universidad fue el encargado de gestionar la ceremonia de graduación.
    Responsible for maintaining order during exams.
    During the exam, the proctor reminded the students that they could not talk to each other.
    Durante el examen, el proctor recordó a los estudiantes que no podían hablar entre sí.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'proctor', meaning 'agent' or 'representative', derived from Latin 'procurator'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exam proctor
    A person who supervises the conduct of an exam.
    proctor de examen
    course proctor
    In charge of supervising a course or class.
    proctor de curso

    Related Words

    exam
    Assessment that measures the knowledge or results of students.
    examen
    supervision
    Action of supervising or monitoring a process or activity.
    supervisión
    institution
    Educational or cultural organization that provides services.
    institución

    Slang Meanings

    Surveillance role during an exam.
    The proctor stood in the corner of the classroom watching the students.
    El proctor se quedó en la esquina del aula vigilando a los estudiantes.
    A person who enforces strict rules during exams.
    That proctor is known for being very strict.
    Ese proctor es conocido por ser muy estricto.