invigilate

in·vig·i·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-vij-uh-leyt]
- /ɪnˈvɪdʒ əˌleɪt/
- /ɪnˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.leɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-vij-uh-leyt]
- /ɪnˈvɪdʒ əˌleɪt/

Definitions of invigilate word

verb without object invigilate to keep watch. 1
verb without object invigilate British. to keep watch over students at an examination. 1
noun invigilate Supervise candidates during an examination. 1
intransitive verb invigilate supervise at an exam 1
intransitive verb invigilate keep watch 1
transitive verb invigilate supervise: an exam 1

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Origin of invigilate

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

1545-55; < Latin invigilātus (past participle of invigilāre to keep watch, stay up late), equivalent to in- in-2 + vigilā- (stem of vigilāre to watch; see vigil) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Invigilate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Invigilate

invigilate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for invigilate

verb invigilate

supervise — to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of.
monitor — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
inspect — to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
observe — to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
cheque — A cheque is a printed form on which you write an amount of money and who it is to be paid to. Your bank then pays the money to that person from your account.

All 8 Synonyms of invigilate