Someone who invigilates an examination supervises the people who are taking it in order to ensure that it starts and finishes at the correct time, and that there is no cheating. I've taught sixth formers and invigilated exams. + invigilator invigilators in·vigi·la·tor an exam invigilator. to watch people who are taking an examination and make sure that they do not cheat American Equivalent: proctor (invigilare , from vigil; VIGIL)
the exam supervisors who are there to make sure you don't cheat Invigilators are often elderly people who pace up and down exam rooms watching every room you make like a hawk Tip: be nice to them! If you forget a calculator, or need to go to the toilet, they can make your life either hell or heaven
During your exams you will notice that a number of staff members will be walking up and down between the rows of tables in your exam location These people are termed invigilators The job of the invigilator is to ensure that each student conducts his or her exam in an ethical manner They will look out for students who require explanation of the exam instructions, require extra paper and to ensure that no cheating or disrupting is being undertaken