B2noun 2K

Monitor

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɑːnɪtər/"]/

Meaning of Monitor

a screen that shows information from a computer; a television screen used to show particular kinds of information

In simple words: A screen used to see pictures or text from a computer.

Monitor in a sentence

• The teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester.
• Make sure to monitor your health regularly, especially as you age.
• I need to buy a new monitor for my computer because the old one is broken.
• The security team was tasked to monitor the surveillance cameras in the building.
• During the live event, a broadcast monitor was used to keep the team informed.
• As a wildlife monitor, she documents the behaviors of animals in their natural habitats.
• He had to monitor the temperature closely to ensure the experiment was successful.
• The hospital staff needs to ensure that they monitor patient vitals at all times.
• The IT department asked us to monitor the network for any unusual activity.
• Each student will have a chance to monitor their own learning outcomes.

How to use Monitor

Use 'monitor' when referring to computer screens or when talking about observing something continuously. More formal contexts may use it to describe supervision or tracking.

Grammar pattern

monitor + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'monitoring it closely' — imagine a detective watching a scene from behind a computer screen.

Related words

Collocations with Monitor

• colour/​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
• election

Synonyms for Monitor

• display
• screen
• visual display
• TV
• console

Opposites of Monitor

• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Monitor

• Confused 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.'

Frequently asked questions about Monitor

What does Monitor mean?

A screen used to see pictures or text from a computer.

What is the definition of Monitor?

a screen that shows information from a computer; a television screen used to show particular kinds of information

How do you use Monitor in a sentence?

The teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester.

Can you give another example of Monitor?

Make sure to monitor your health regularly, especially as you age.

What are synonyms for Monitor?

Common alternatives include display, screen, visual display, TV, console.

What is the opposite of Monitor?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect.

What words go with Monitor?

It commonly pairs with colour/​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, election.

What are common mistakes when using Monitor?

Confused 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.'

How do you pronounce Monitor?

US: /["/ˈmɑːnɪtər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Monitor?

Use 'monitor' when referring to computer screens or when talking about observing something continuously. More formal contexts may use it to describe supervision or tracking.

What CEFR level is Monitor?

"Monitor" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.