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| 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 |
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