monitor — A device used for observing, checking, or keeping continuous watch on something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A device used for observing, checking, or keeping continuous watch on something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːnɪtər/
Example Sentences
- My mom monitors my phone like a detective solving a mystery case.
- The teacher asked me to be the class monitor, but I just wanted to monitor Netflix.
- Doctors monitor patients' vital signs during surgery.
monitor
NOUN[/ˈmɑːnɪtər/]
A device used for observing, checking, or keeping continuous watch on something
The nurse monitored the patient's condition throughout the night.
The scientist monitored the plants every day. (MONITOR = WATCH + CHECK → to watch something carefully and continuously)
Monitor the situation, notice problems early, and protect everyone.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'monere' meaning 'to warn' or 'to remind.' The word entered English through the sense of a device or person that warns or observes, with the suffix '-or' indicating an agent or instrument.
Breakdown
mon- (Latin 'monere': to warn/remind) + -itor (Latin agent suffix: one who does) = monitor (one who warns/observes)
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📝Examples
“My mom monitors my phone like a detective solving a mystery case.”
“The teacher asked me to be the class monitor, but I just wanted to monitor Netflix.”
“Doctors monitor patients' vital signs during surgery.”
“The new monitor displays colors so vividly that my old eyes feel young again.”
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