monitor | ||
1. | [ verb ] keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance | |
Synonyms: | ride_herd_on supervise | |
Related terms: | observe spy supervision monitoring proctor | |
2. | [ noun ] (electronics) a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble | |
Related terms: | electronic_equipment electronic_fetal_monitor cardiac_monitor | |
3. | [ noun ] (computer science) display consisting of a device that takes signals from a computer and displays them on a CRT screen | |
Synonyms: | monitoring_device | |
Related terms: | display computer oscilloscope | |
4. | [ noun ] someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided | |
Synonyms: | reminder admonisher | |
Related terms: | defender warn | |
5. | [ noun ] (work) someone who supervises (an examination) | |
Synonyms: | proctor | |
Related terms: | supervisor invigilator | |
6. | [ noun ] (electronics) electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions | |
Related terms: | electronic_equipment television_monitor television | |
7. | [ noun ] (nautical,transportation) an iron-clad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac | |
Related terms: | vessel | |
8. | [ noun ] (zoology) any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles | |
Synonyms: | varan monitor_lizard | |
Related terms: | lizard Komodo_dragon African_monitor Varanus | |
Similar spelling: |
monitory monitoring mounter Montour Montoro monitrice Mondor |