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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (context intransitive English) To oversee a test or exam.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
v. as of students taking an exam, to prevent cheating [syn: proctor ]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1550s, from Latin invigilatus , past participle of invigilare "watch over, be watchful, be devoted," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + vigilare (see vigil ). Especially in reference to student exams. Related: Invigilated ; invigilating .

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
invigilate \invigilate\ n. ([i^]n*v[i^]j"[i^]l*[=a]t) [imp. & p. p. Invigilated ([i^]n*v[i^]j"[i^]l*[=a]`t[e^]d); p. pr. & vb. n. Invigilating .] [L. invigilare to stay awake, to be vigilant.] To keep watch. 2. To keep watch over examination candidates ...