monitor

/'mɔnitə/

Definition

Noun:
- A person who watches, checks, or supervises: A "monitor" is someone who observes a situation, process, or group to ensure proper conduct or operation.
- A device for observing, checking, or displaying information: A "monitor" is a screen or piece of electronic equipment used to display data from a computer or to track the performance of a system.
- A type of large lizard: A "monitor" is any of various large, carnivorous lizards found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Verb:
- To watch, observe, or check something systematically: To "monitor" means to regularly observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Examples of Usage

Noun:
- The teacher appointed a student as the class monitor. (A person who supervises)
- I need to buy a new computer monitor. (A display screen)
- The Nile monitor is a large reptile. (A type of lizard)
Verb:
- Doctors will monitor the patient's heart rate closely.
- Scientists monitor climate data to track global warming.

Advanced Usage

"To monitor progress": to regularly check how something is developing.
- The committee meets monthly to monitor progress on the project.
"To monitor a situation": to keep a situation under observation.
- The government is monitoring the situation and will act if necessary.

Variants and Related Words

Monitoring (n): The act of observing and checking something.
- Continuous monitoring of the network is essential for security.
Monitory (adj): Giving or serving as a warning. (Formal/Literary)
- The report served a monitory function for the industry.

Synonyms

Related Phrasal Verbs

Monitor for: To watch or check specifically for the presence or occurrence of something.
- The system monitors the network for any unusual activity.

Related Idioms

To keep a monitor on: To maintain observation over something. (A variation of "to keep an eye on")
- We must keep a close monitor on expenses this quarter.

Noun

any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles
a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble
electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions
display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor
an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
someone who supervises (an examination)

Verb

check, track, or observe by means of a receiver
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
- we are monitoring the air quality
- the police monitor the suspect's moves

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