Monitoring online: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated word - see first entry.

• See first entry

Used when indicating checking or observing something from a distance, not necessarily over the Internet. Often used in technical, health, or security industry contexts.

• Remote monitoring of the patient's vital signs helped the doctors respond quickly to any changes

Typically used in more serious or formal contexts where there is a need to closely watch or track information, often with implications of privacy concerns or law enforcement.

• Online surveillance is crucial for national security, but it must be balanced with respect for privacy

This appears to be a repetition and can be considered in the same context as the first entry, i.e., general observation or checking of online activities.

• The digital marketing team is actively involved in monitoring online trends and statistics.

This term is more specific to the act of observing and analyzing activities on the internet, often related to traffic, usage patterns, and security threats.

• Internet monitoring can help in identifying and mitigating potential cyber threats.
• Government agencies sometimes employ internet monitoring to detect illegal activities.

This term is commonly used to refer to the practice of collecting data about a user's internet activities, often for advertising purposes. It has a somewhat negative connotation due to privacy concerns.

• Many users install ad blockers to prevent online tracking.
• Online tracking allows advertisers to target ads based on user behavior.