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Definition of proctor
: supervisor, monitor; specifically : one appointed to supervise students (as at an examination)
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Proctor, who graduated from The Northwest School on Tuesday, won the men’s half-marathon at the Rock ’n’ Roll Seattle Marathon on Sunday and will join UW’s cross country team in the fall.
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Judges and proctors make sure all work is done by the students.
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Oxford Dr., 4313-Cindy Proctor and the estate of Emma Roberts to Kenneth L. Robinson, $225,000.
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The solution in both cases is a proctor, of course, but that's not always practical and obviates the benefits of internet testing.
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Origin and Etymology of proctor
Middle English procutour procurator, proctor, alteration of procuratour
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