Definition of monitor
1a : a student appointed to assist a teacherb : one that warns or instructs monitors and instructors for troops green in the art of war — New York Timesc : one that monitors or is used in monitoring: such as (1) : a cathode-ray tube 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 turretsb : a small modern warship with shallow draft (see 1draft 8) for coastal bombardment
4 : a raised central portion of a roof having low windows or louvers for providing light and air
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Examples of monitor in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of monitor
Latin, one that warns, overseer, from monēre to warn — more at mind
First Known Use: 1530
monitor
Definition of monitor
monitored
;monitoring
play \ˈmä-nə-t(ə-)riŋ\transitive verb
: to watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose Nurses monitored the patient's heart rate.
Examples of monitor in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of monitor
see 1monitor
First Known Use: 1924
MONITOR Defined for English Language Learners
monitor
Definition of monitor for English Language Learners
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: to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time
MONITOR Defined for Kids
Definition of monitor for Students
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
Definition of monitor for Students
monitored
;monitoring
: to watch or check for a special reason Nurses monitored the patient's heart rate.
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of monitor
monitored
;monitoring
\ˈmän-ət-ə-riŋ, ˈmän-ə-triŋ\play1: 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
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