monitor
ˈmɒnɪtə
monitor: device that displays information on a screen
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Noun

1.
display devicedevice that displays information on a screen
  • The computer monitor showed the desktop screen.
2.
detection devicedevice that detects and informs about conditions
  • The heart monitor beeped steadily.
detector sensor
3.
studio speakerTECH.loudspeaker used in a recording studioTECH.
  • The sound engineer adjusted the studio monitor.
studio monitor

Verb

tr.
1.
supervisewatch over or guard something or someone
  • The security team monitors the building 24/7.
observe oversee supervise
2.
progress trackingregularly check development or progress
  • Teachers monitor students' progress throughout the semester.
observe track
3.
technologyTECH.observe or record the performance of a deviceTECH.
  • Technicians monitor the engine's performance during the test.
observe track watch
4.
information gatheringTECH.listen to or record broadcasts for informationTECH.
  • They monitor foreign radio broadcasts for news updates.
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Images of monitor

  • monitor: device that displays information on a screen
    device that displays information on a screen
  • monitor: device that detects and informs about conditions
    device that detects and informs about conditions
  • monitor: loudspeaker used in a recording studio
    loudspeaker used in a recording studio
  • monitor: large predatory lizard found in warm regions
    large predatory lizard found in warm regions
  • monitor: small armored warship for coastal assault
    small armored warship for coastal assault

Expressions with monitor

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device for listening to a baby's sounds remotely
They used a baby monitor to hear the baby crying.
wearable device tracking heart activity during exercise
She wore a heart monitor while jogging to track her heart rate.
screen area of a monitor where images and information appear
The monitor display went black during the presentation.
student assigned to help maintain order in a classroom
The class monitor reminded everyone to keep quiet during the test.
student who supervises the conduct of other students
The hall monitor reported the noisy students to the principal..
person overseeing hallway activities in a school
The hallway monitor asked for my hall pass.

Origin of monitor

Latin, monitor (one who reminds) + -or (agent)

Terms with monitor included in their meaning

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police activity
monitor an area for police purposes
monitor control
watch or control something to prevent problems
observation
monitor something or someone carefully
monitoring
monitor something closely for changes or problems
monitoring
monitor someone or something closely for changes
monitoring
monitor all aspects of a situation carefully
electronics
television or monitor with a flat display surface
internet
monitor online content for inappropriate material

Examples of monitor in a sentence

  • She adjusted the monitor to reduce glare.
  • The air quality monitor showed high pollution levels.
  • He checked the baby monitor frequently.
  • The band used a high-quality monitor for their performance.
  • He replaced the old monitor with a new one for better sound clarity.
  • A monitor lizard was spotted near the river.

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  1. French:écran, surveiller, ...
  2. German:Monitor, überwachen, ...
  3. Italian:monitor, sorvegliare, ...
  4. Spanish:monitor, vigilar, ...
  5. Portuguese:monitor, vigiar, ...
  6. Chinese:显示器, 监控, ...
  7. Japanese:モニター, 監視する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَاشَة, رَاقَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צָג, לְנַטֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:монитор, наблюдать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:монітор, наглядати, ...
  12. Hindi:मॉनिटर, निगरानी करना, ...
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