monitor
//ˈmɑːnɪtər//
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.