monitor

//ˈmɑːnɪtər//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
Visual representation of monitor

Noun

monitorSingular
monitorsPlural
1

A screen that displays information from a computer or other electronic device

I need to buy a new monitor for my computer.

2

A device or instrument used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something

The heart monitor showed that the patient's condition was stable.

3

A person who observes or checks on something or someone

UN monitors were sent to observe the election process.

Verb

monitorInfinitive
monitorsPresent tense
monitoredPast tense
monitoredPast participle
monitoringPresent participle
monitorsThird-person singular
1

To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time; to keep under systematic review

Doctors monitor the patient's condition closely after surgery.

2

To watch or listen to something carefully in order to detect problems or gather information

Doctors monitor the patient's condition closely after surgery.