Definitions
- Referring to a person who supervises an examination or test. - Talking about someone who ensures that the exam rules are followed and no cheating occurs. - Describing a person who monitors the students during the exam to maintain a fair and secure environment.
- Referring to a person who supervises an examination or test. - Talking about someone who ensures that the exam rules are followed and no cheating occurs. - Describing a person who monitors the students during the exam to maintain a fair and secure environment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a person who supervises an examination or test.
- 2Both ensure that exam rules are followed and no cheating occurs.
- 3Both monitor the students during the exam to maintain a fair and secure environment.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Invigilator is more commonly used in academic settings, while proctor can be used in both academic and non-academic contexts.
- 2Connotation: Invigilator may have a more formal connotation than proctor, which can be used in more casual settings.
Remember this!
Invigilator and proctor are synonyms that refer to a person who supervises an examination or test, ensuring that exam rules are followed and no cheating occurs. While they share many similarities, invigilator is more commonly used in British English and has a more formal connotation, while proctor is more versatile and can be used in both academic and non-academic contexts.
