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单词 monitor
释义

monitor

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noun

mon·​i·​tor ˈmä-nə-tər How to pronounce monitor (audio)
1
a
: a student appointed to assist a teacher
b
: one that warns or instructs
monitors and instructors for troops green in the art of war New York Times
c
: one that monitors or is used in monitoring: such as
(1)
: an electronic device with a screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information)
(2)
: a device for observing a biological condition or function
a heart monitor
2
: monitor lizard
3
[Monitor, first ship of the type]
a
: a heavily armored warship formerly used in coastal operations having a very low freeboard and one or more revolving gun turrets
b
: a small modern warship with shallow draft (see draft entry 1 sense 8) for coastal bombardment
4
: a raised central portion of a roof having low windows or louvers for providing light and air
monitorial
ˌmä-nə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce monitor (audio)
adjective
monitorship
ˈmä-nə-tər-ˌship How to pronounce monitor (audio)
noun

monitor

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verb

monitored; monitoring ˈmä-nə-t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce monitor (audio)

transitive verb

: to watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose
Nurses monitored the patient's heart rate.

Synonyms

Verb

  • cover
  • watch
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Example Sentences

Noun They watched the press conference on a video monitor in a back room. We put a baby monitor in the nursery. U.N. weapons monitors and inspectors. Verb Nurses constantly monitored the patient's heart rate. We're in a good position to monitor and respond to customer concerns. Government agents have been monitoring the enemy's radio communications. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
This week, Samsung revealed a doozy of a monitor at the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Germany. WIRED, 5 Sep. 2022 That includes the appointment of an independent court monitor to oversee the Sheriff's Office's progress in complying with Snow's orders. Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 27 Aug. 2022 The webcam comes with an adjustable clamp for fitting it on top of a monitor. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Arbour’s review, which runs more than 400 pages, lays out 48 recommendations including the hiring of an external monitor to oversee their implementation and make regular public reports on the military’s progress. Ian Austen, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022 The problem is that not all of those players are living, breathing humans sitting in front of a monitor. Nathaniel Mott, PCMAG, 29 May 2022 The patient is seated in front of a monitor, and their forearm is strapped into the device. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 24 May 2022 One is a basic shell, and the other is a VESA-mount option for strapping the board to the back of a monitor or TV. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2022 Although the department remains under the scope of an independent court monitor, activists say the department has moved at a glacial pace in implementing changes. Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2022
Verb
Farmers have been advised not to flood their paddies with water and to monitor the plants for the presence of the vector on a weekly basis. Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 Two inspectors will remain at the plant indefinitely to monitor for damage as fighting continues and prevent the diversion of nuclear materials for military uses. Joe Parkinson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Eligible families are encouraged to monitor dhr.alabama.gov for additional updates, including information about a timeframe for the arrival of benefits. Rebecca Griesbach | Rgriesbach@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 Don't forget to monitor your email and spam filters for updates from the Department of Education, Byrne noted. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 According to OceanGate Expeditions, the new high-def footage will be used to monitor the rate of decay for future comparisons over the years. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 The state opted to put Maple Lake Academy on a corrective action plan — which by definition, under state rules, is not considered a penalty — and will monitor the facility for the next year, according to the program’s attorney. Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are working to determine how the fire started and monitor the area for contamination, according to the report. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2022 It was used to monitor for polio in the 1940s and Hepatitis A in the 1980s, but in limited circumstances and capacity. Erin Prater, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Latin, one that warns, overseer, from monēre to warn — more at mind

First Known Use

Noun

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1924, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

monitor 1 of 2

noun

mon·​i·​tor ˈmä-nə-tər How to pronounce monitor (audio)
1
: a video screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information)
2
: a student in a school picked for a special duty (as keeping order)
3
: a person or thing that watches or checks something
a heart monitor

monitor

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verb

monitored; monitoring
: to watch or check for a special reason
Nurses monitored the patient's heart rate.

Medical Definition

monitor 1 of 2

noun

mon·​i·​tor ˈmän-ət-ər How to pronounce monitor (audio)
: one that monitors
especially : a device for observing or measuring a biologically important condition or function
a heart monitor

monitor

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transitive verb

monitored; monitoring ˈmän-ət-ə-riŋ, ˈmän-ə-triŋ How to pronounce monitor (audio)
1
: to watch, observe, or check closely or continuously
monitor a patient's vital signs
2
: to test for intensity of radiations especially if due to radioactivity

monitor 1 of 2

verb

as in to watch
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose police regularly monitor that road to record traffic density and to catch speeders

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • watch
  • cover
  • observe
  • view
  • surveil
  • spy
  • keep an eye on
  • eye
  • look
  • notice
  • see
  • stare
  • sight
  • peer
  • regard
  • note
  • witness
  • gaze
  • espy
  • peek
  • glimpse
  • gawk
  • glance
  • glare
  • goggle
  • gape
  • behold
  • peep
  • rubberneck

monitor

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noun

as in observer

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • observer
  • researcher
  • inspector
  • fact finder
  • experimenter
  • investigator
  • empiric
  • field-worker
  • examiner
  • empiricist
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