mon·i·tor

/ˈmänədər/

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noun
1. 1.
an instrument or device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a
process or quantity.
"a heart monitor"
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detector
scanner
recorder
security system
security camera
CCTV
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2. 2.
a television receiver used in a studio to select or verify the picture being broadcast from a
particular camera.
"the playback can be displayed on an external television screen or monitor"
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5.
verb
1. observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time; keep
under systematic review.
"equipment was installed to monitor air quality"
Similar:
observe
watch
keep an eye on
keep track of
track
keep under observation
keep watch on
keep under surveillance
surveil
check
keep a check on
scan
examine
study
record
note
oversee
 supervise
superintend
keep tabs on
keep a tab on
keep a beady eye on
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