in|vig´i|la´tor

in|vig´i|la´tor
in|vig|i|late «ihn VIHJ uh layt», verb, -lat|ed, -lat|ing.
–v.i.
1. keep watch.
2. British. to watch students at an examination.
–v.t.
1. to make watchful or aware.
2. British. to serve as proctor at (an examination).
╂[< Latin invigilāre (with English -ate1) < in- on, over + vigilāre keep watch < vigil alert]
–in|vig´i|la´tion, noun.
–in|vig´i|la´tor, noun.

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