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mon·i·tor

monitor

 
 
pronunciation:
ma nih tr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a device used to collect information about the operation or condition of someone or something.
James was attached to a heart monitor while he was in the hospital.
 
similar words:
device, instrument, screen
definition 2: a screen for a computer that shows information.
Working in front of a computer monitor all day is tiring.
 
synonyms:
display
similar words:
screen, terminal
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part of speech: verb
inflections: monitors, monitoring, monitored
definition: to observe something in order to get information.
The supervisor monitors our daily progress.
 
similar words:
check, evaluate, examine, observe, review, scan, study
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