Monitor: meaning, definitions and examples

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monitor

 

[ หˆmษ’nษชtษ™ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

computer equipment

A monitor is a screen used for displaying images or data from a computer. It is an output device that shows text and graphic information for users to view.

Synonyms

display, screen, visual monitor

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy a new monitor for my computer.
  • The monitor displays the video game in high definition.
Context #2 | Noun

supervision

Monitor can also refer to a person or device that observes, checks, or keeps track of something. It can be used in various contexts such as health monitoring, security monitoring, or performance monitoring.

Synonyms

observer, supervisor, watcher

Examples of usage

  • The security monitor alerted us to the intruder.
  • The nurse will monitor your heart rate during the test.
Context #3 | Verb

supervise

To monitor means to observe, check, or keep track of something for a specific purpose. It involves watching and evaluating a situation to ensure it progresses as expected.

Synonyms

check, observe, supervise

Examples of usage

  • The teacher will monitor the students during the exam.
  • The system is set up to monitor any unusual activity.

Translations

Translations of the word "monitor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monitor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคจเคฟเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monitor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monitor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝั–ั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monitor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒ‹ใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moniteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monitor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monitรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋‹ˆํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monitor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monitor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘่ง†ๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monitor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกr

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monitor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monitor

Etymology

The word 'monitor' originated in the late 16th century and comes from the Latin word 'monitor' meaning 'warner, adviser.' It initially referred to someone who warns or advises, and over time, it evolved to include the modern meanings related to observation and display technology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,451, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.