Proctor

proper nounadjectiveattested in dialogue

A surname originating as an occupation.

proper noun

1
A surname originating as an occupation.
2
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Lee County, Kentucky.
3
A number of places in the United States: A city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, named after J. Proctor Knott.
4
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Morgan County, Missouri.
5
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Plunketts Creek Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
6
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Adair County, Oklahoma.
7
A number of places in the United States: A census-designated place in Comanche County, Texas.
8
A number of places in the United States: A town and census-designated place therein, in Rutland County, Vermont.
9
A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Wetzel County, West Virginia.

Etymology

The soil test was originally developed by Ralph R. Proctor.

adjective

1
Pertaining to the Proctor test, a standardized test measuring soil moisture-density, especially for the requirements of construction projects.
Proctor density; Proctor value

procession · The act of progressing or proceeding.proclaim · To announce or declare.proctor · A person who supervises students as they take an examination,…

Proctor · A surname originating as an occupation.

prodigal · Wastefully extravagant.prodigy · An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly,…produce · To bring forth, to yield, make, manufacture, or otherwise…

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