Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnɪtər/

Definitions of monitor

noun A device or piece of equipment that observes, checks, or keeps track of something

Example Sentences

A1 I use a monitor to watch my favorite TV shows.

A2 The teacher uses a monitor to display slides during the lesson.

B1 The security guard keeps an eye on the monitor to ensure safety in the building.

B2 The doctor checked the patient's vital signs on the monitor.

C1 The scientist used a specialized monitor to track changes in the environment.

C2 The pilot constantly monitors the aircraft's systems during the flight.

verb To observe, check, or keep track of something

Example Sentences

A1 I monitor my email for new messages every hour.

A2 She monitors her heart rate while exercising.

B1 The teacher monitors the students' progress throughout the semester.

B2 The security guard monitors the surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity.

C1 The scientist monitors the experiment closely to ensure accurate results.

C2 The government agency monitors the financial markets for any signs of instability.

Examples of monitor in a Sentence

formal The doctor used a heart monitor to track the patient's vital signs.

informal I need to buy a new monitor for my computer setup.

slang I'll keep an eye on the situation and monitor it closely.

figurative It's important to monitor your thoughts and emotions for a healthy mindset.

Grammatical Forms of monitor

past tense

monitored

plural

monitors

comparative

more monitoring

superlative

most monitoring

present tense

monitor

future tense

will monitor

perfect tense

have monitored

continuous tense

is monitoring

singular

monitor

positive degree

monitor

infinitive

to monitor

gerund

monitoring

participle

monitoring

Origin and Evolution of monitor

First Known Use: 1555 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'monitor' originated from the Latin word 'monere' which means 'to warn or advise'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the 16th century to refer to someone who warns or advises, the word 'monitor' evolved to also denote a device or system that observes, checks, or keeps track of something, especially in a technological context.