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Meaning
Noun
●
Someone who
watches over
something; a person
in charge
of something or someone.
●
A
device
that
detects
and
informs
on the
presence
,
quantity
, etc; of something.
●
In Computing:
A
device
similar
to a
television set
used
as to
give a
graphical
display
of the
output
from a computer.
●
A
studio monitor
or loudspeaker.
●
In Computing:
A
program
for
viewing
and editing.
●
In British English, Hong Kong English & Singapore English:
A
student
leader
in a class.
●
In Nautical:
One of a
class
of
relatively
small
armored
warship
s with only
one or two
turrets
(but often
carrying
unusually
large
guns
for a
warship
of its
size
), usually
designed
for
shore
bombardment
or
riverine
warfare
rather than
open-ocean
combat
. [from 1862]
One of a
class
of
relatively
small
armored
warship
s with only
one or two
turrets
(but often
carrying
unusually
large
guns
for a
warship
of its
size
), usually
designed
for
shore
bombardment
or
riverine
warfare
rather than
open-ocean combat.
●
An ironclad.
●
A
monitor
lizard.
●
One who
admonishes
; one who
warns
of
faults
,
informs
of
duty
, or
gives
advice
and
instruction
by way of
reproof
or caution.
●
In Engineering:
A
tool
holder
,
as for
a
lathe
,
shaped
like a low
turret
, and
capable
of being
revolved
on a
vertical
pivot
so as to
bring
the several
tool
s
successively
into position.
●
A
monitor
nozzle.
Verb
●
To
watch over
; to guard.
Name
●
Any of several
publications
e.g. the "Christian Science Monitor".
●
A
text
of
works
or
instruction
which are not
secret
and may be
written
e.g. "Indiana Monitor and Freemasons' Guide".
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Wiktionary
Origin
monitor
English
monitor
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Monitour
Oversee
Supervise
Track
Supervises
Oversees
Supervising
Overseeing
Surveillance
Supervised
Related
Screen
Evaluate
Display
Assess
Computer
Manage
Check
Measure
Sensor
Control
Inspect
Analyze
Regulate
Detect
Projector
Record
Oversee
Analyse
Maintain
Review
Device
Identify
Desktop
Observe
Handle
Laptop
Tracker
Optimize
Controller
Scan
Scanner
Test
Camera
Examine
Webcam
Tracking
Panel
Probe
Gauge
Workstation
Recorder
Watch
Machine
Router
Document
Verify
Improve
Capture
Phone
Keyboard
Console
Microphone
Videocard
Printer
Investigate
Determine
Access
Coordinate
Meter
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