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invigilate
[ in-vij-uh-leyt ]
/ ɪnˈvɪdʒ əˌleɪt /
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verb (used without object), in·vig·i·lat·ed, in·vig·i·lat·ing.
to keep watch.
British. to keep watch over students at an examination.
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Origin of invigilate
OTHER WORDS FROM invigilate
in·vig·i·la·tion, nounin·vig·i·la·tor, nounWords nearby invigilate
inviable, “Invictus”, invidious, in view, in view of, invigilate, invigorant, invigorate, invigorating, invincible, in vino veritas
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How to use invigilate in a sentence
A judicial inquiry, however, has power to gather evidence, to summon the trio, and invigilate them properly and professionally.
British Dictionary definitions for invigilate
invigilate
/ (ɪnˈvɪdʒɪˌleɪt) /
verb (intr)
British to watch examination candidates, esp to prevent cheatingUS word: proctor
archaic to keep watch
Derived forms of invigilate
invigilation, nouninvigilator, nounWord Origin for invigilate
C16: from Latin invigilāre to watch over, from in- ² + vigilāre to keep watch; see vigil
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