proctorial

adjective

proc·to·ri·al präk-ˈtȯr-ē-əl

: of or relating to proctors or proctoring

proctorial duties

The proctorial staff, always on the alert, were quick to inform the dean of his problem.—

Elyse Graham

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of proctorial was in 1785

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“Proctorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proctorial. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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