proctor

A person who watches students during an exam to make sure they follow the rules.

• The proctor checked our names.
• Two proctors watched the students during the exam.
• Ask the proctor if you need more paper.

Similar words: invigilator

Common phrases: exam proctor, a proctor checks

An official at certain old universities who helps enforce rules and oversee university affairs.

• The proctor investigated the complaint.
• Students met the university proctors after the ceremony.
• A new proctor was elected this year.

Common phrases: university proctor, senior proctor

Someone who manages business or other affairs for another person.

• He appointed a proctor to manage his affairs.
• The proctor handled the sale for her.
• Their proctors represented them in business matters.

Similar words: agent, representative

Common phrases: act as proctor, appoint a proctor

A person chosen to represent church leaders at an official church meeting.

• The clergy elected a proctor.
• Each proctor spoke at the church assembly.
• The proctors voted on the proposal.

Similar words: representative

Common phrases: clergy proctor, elected proctor

To serve as an official supervisor, especially by watching students during an exam.

• She will proctor the exam.
• He proctored three tests last week.
• Who is proctoring the students today?

Similar words: supervise, invigilate

Common phrases: proctor an exam, proctor a test

To handle someone’s affairs as their legal representative or agent.

• He proctored for the absent landowner.
• She proctored the estate on behalf of its owner.
• They hired someone to proctor their affairs.

How to use it: proctor for someone (She proctored for her client during his absence.)

Similar words: represent, manage

Common phrases: proctor for someone, proctor an estate