Monitor vs They'll be able to track it

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Monitor

Top 2,000 (common)B2noun

They'll be able to track it

Top 2,000 (common)
 MonitorThey'll be able to track it
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːnɪtər/"]/🇬🇧 //ðeɪl biː ˈeɪbl tə træk ɪt//🇺🇸 //ðeɪl biː ˈeɪbl tə træk ɪt//
MeaningA screen used to see pictures or text from a computer.They will be able to follow it.
ExampleThe teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester.They'll be able to track it using their smartphones.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR levelB2-
Part of speechnoun
Collocationscolour/​color, digital, CCTV, on a/​the monitor, baby, foetal/​fetal, heart, detect something, display something, show something, hooked up to a monitor, UN, ceasefire, election, UN, ceasefire, electiontrack a package, track progress, track changes, track location, track performance
Antonymsignore, neglect-
Common mistakesConfused with 'minotor', a common misspelling., Using 'monitor' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I will monitor' instead of 'I will monitor the situation.'Confusing the structure with 'can' directly., Omitting 'to' after 'able'., Using 'tracked' incorrectly instead of 'track'.
Usage notesUse 'monitor' when referring to computer screens or when talking about observing something continuously. More formal contexts may use it to describe supervision or tracking.Used in various contexts to indicate capability. Appropriate for both spoken and written English. Avoid in overly formal situations.

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Frequently asked questions: Monitor vs They'll be able to track it

What's the difference between Monitor and They'll be able to track it?

Monitor: A screen used to see pictures or text from a computer. They'll be able to track it: They will be able to follow it.

Can you show an example of each?

Monitor: The teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester. They'll be able to track it: They'll be able to track it using their smartphones.

Can I use Monitor and They'll be able to track it interchangeably?

Not always. Monitor and They'll be able to track it are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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