monitor

Meanings

• noun

  A device or system for observing, recording, or controlling something.

  - "The traffic monitor keeps track of vehicles on the highway."
  - "The doctor used a heart monitor to check the patient's heartbeat."
  - "The computer monitor displays visual output."

• verb

  To observe or supervise someone or something.

  - "The teacher monitors the students during exams."
  - "The security guard monitors the CCTV cameras."
  - "The boss monitors the employees' performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɒnɨtə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

oversee , supervise , track

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with monitor
bonitor , conitor , donator , monotone , ponder

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Variants

List of all variants of monitor that leads to same result
monitor , monitorial , monitors , monitorship , monitorships , monitored , monitoring , monitor lizard , monitor lizards , baby monitor , baby monitors , hall monitor

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Forms

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monitors, monitoring, monitored

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Etymology

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The word 'monitor' comes from the Latin word 'monere', meaning 'to warn' or 'to advise'.

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Trivia

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1. The first computer monitor was invented in 1927 by Russian inventor Boris Grabanski.

2. The term 'monitor' was first used in the English language in the 16th century.

3. The largest monitor ever made is the Thunderbolt 2 60-inch Retina Display, which has a resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surveillance: The act of closely observing or monitoring someone or something.

2. Control: The power to influence or direct people, events, or organizations.

3. Observation: The act of watching or noticing something carefully.

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Culture

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The term 'monitor' has been used extensively in various fields such as technology, science, and education. In literature, 'monitor' has been used metaphorically to represent observation, supervision, and control.

How to Memorize "monitor"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a monitor, imagine a screen or device displaying information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'monitor' with the idea of observation or supervision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Observant New Canine Is Monitoring' to remember the definition of monitor.

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