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Verb: invigilate  in'vi-ju`leyt
Usage: Brit
  1. Watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
    "They will, however, do their best to invigilate rules that provide a basis for their argument"
    - proctor [N. Amer]

Derived forms: invigilated, invigilates, invigilating

See also: invigilation [Brit], invigilator [Brit]

Type of: follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch, watch over

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