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monitors

 

[ หˆmษ’nษชtษ™z ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer technology

Monitors are electronic devices that display images generated by computers. They come in various sizes and resolutions, and are essential for viewing and interacting with digital content.

Synonyms

display, screen, visual display unit

Examples of usage

  • Please adjust the brightness on the monitor.
  • She stared at the monitor, waiting for the video to load.
  • The monitor blinked off suddenly, causing confusion among the team.
  • The new monitor has a higher refresh rate, making gaming more enjoyable.
  • The monitor's color accuracy is crucial for graphic designers.
Context #2 | Verb

to observe or watch

To monitor means to observe, check, or keep track of something. It often involves regularly checking a situation to ensure it is developing as expected or to detect changes.

Synonyms

keep track of, observe, watch

Examples of usage

  • The security guard monitors the surveillance cameras closely.
  • The doctor will monitor your heart rate during the procedure.
  • We need to monitor the progress of the project to meet the deadline.
  • The teacher monitors the students' behavior in the classroom.
  • The software is designed to monitor network activity for any anomalies.

Translations

Translations of the word "monitors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monitores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคจเคฟเคŸเคฐเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Monitore

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monitor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝั–ั‚ะพั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monitory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒ‹ใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moniteurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monitores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monitรถrler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋‹ˆํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุดุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monitory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monitory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜พ็คบๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monitorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะธั‚ะพั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monitorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monitores

Etymology

The word 'monitor' originated from the Latin word 'monere', meaning 'to warn' or 'to advise'. It was first used in the context of watching over something in the early 16th century. Over time, the meaning of 'monitor' expanded to include electronic devices that display information, particularly in the field of computer technology.

See also: monitored, monitoring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,279, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.