Monitored: meaning, definitions and examples

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monitored

 

[ ˈmɒnɪtə ]

Context #1

workplace

To monitor means to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time. It is often done to ensure that everything is going according to plan or to identify any issues that may arise.

Synonyms

check, observe, supervise

Examples of usage

  • The manager monitored the team's performance closely to make sure they met their targets.
  • The system is designed to monitor the temperature of the equipment and alert us if it gets too high.
Context #2

technology

In the context of technology, to monitor refers to the continuous tracking and measurement of a system's performance or activities. This can include monitoring network traffic, server performance, or user activity.

Synonyms

measure, track, watch

Examples of usage

  • The IT team monitors the company's network for any suspicious activity.
  • The software allows you to monitor your computer's CPU usage in real-time.
Context #3

medicine

As a noun in the medical field, a monitor is a device used to observe and record a patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.

Synonyms

device, instrument, tracker

Examples of usage

  • The nurse checked the patient's monitor to see if there were any irregularities in his heart rate.
  • The doctor ordered a monitor to be placed on the patient overnight for continuous monitoring.

Translations

Translations of the word "monitored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 monitorado

🇮🇳 निगरानी की गई

🇩🇪 überwacht

🇮🇩 dipantau

🇺🇦 моніторив

🇵🇱 monitorowany

🇯🇵 監視された

🇫🇷 surveillé

🇪🇸 monitoreado

🇹🇷 izlenmiş

🇰🇷 모니터링된

🇸🇦 مراقب

🇨🇿 monitorovaný

🇸🇰 monitorovaný

🇨🇳 监控的

🇸🇮 natančno spremljan

🇮🇸 vakt

🇰🇿 бақыланатын

🇬🇪 მონიტორინგული

🇦🇿 monitorinq edilən

🇲🇽 monitoreado

Word origin

The word 'monitor' originated from the Latin word 'monitor' which means 'warner' or 'admonisher'. It was first used in the 16th century in the context of someone who warns or advises. Over time, the meaning evolved to include observing and checking, especially in the fields of technology and medicine.

See also: monitoring, monitors.