Invigilate
/ɪnˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.leɪt/noun
To keep watch; to supervise or monitor.
Did you know?In the Middle Ages, invigilating was often linked to spiritual vigilance, as watchful guardians were believed to protect sacred spaces from dark forces.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
invigilare
“to stay awake, keep watch”
14th Century
Old French
inveiller
“to keep watch, guard”
Late 14th Century
Middle English
invigilaten
“to keep watch, supervise”
Modern English
English
invigilate
“to supervise, especially in an examination context”