Monitor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈmä-nə-tər/ mon·i·tor

Meaning & Definition of Monitor

Monitor (noun)

  1. a student appointed to assist a teacher
  2. one that warns or instructs
  3. one that monitors or is used in monitoring

Monitor (verb)

  1. to watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose

Monitor (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose

    "police regularly monitor that road to record traffic density and to catch speeders"

    similar: cover, watch, keep an eye on
    related: surveil, eye, behold, espy, look, note, notice, observe, regard, see, sight, spy, view, witness, gape, gawk, gaze, glare, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare, glance, glimpse, peek, peep

Monitor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in observer

    similar: observer, experimenter, investigator, researcher, empiric, empiricist, fact finder, field-worker, examiner, inspector

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Monitor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Monitor:

cover, watch, keep an eye on, observer, experimenter, investigator, researcher, empiric, empiricist, fact finder, field-worker, examiner, inspector

Related Words for Monitor

surveil, eye, behold, espy, look, note, notice, observe, regard, see, sight, spy, view, witness, gape, gawk, gaze, glare, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare, glance, glimpse, peek, peep

Word Forms of Monitor

Inflections: monitored, monitoring

Derived words: monitorial (adjective), monitorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Monitor

Latin, one that warns, overseer, from monēre to warn mind

First known use: 1530

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Monitor

Words & Phrases Containing Monitor

monitor lizard, baby monitor, hall monitor

Frequently Asked Questions about Monitor

What does "Monitor" mean?

"Monitor" means a student appointed to assist a teacher. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a student appointed to assist a teacher. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Monitor"?

Other words for "Monitor" include cover, watch, keep an eye on, observer, experimenter, investigator, researcher and empiric. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Monitor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Monitor"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Monitor". Common alternatives include cover, watch, keep an eye on, observer, experimenter, investigator, researcher, empiric, empiricist and fact finder.

How do you use "Monitor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Monitor" in a sentence: "police regularly monitor that road to record traffic density and to catch speeders".

Is "Monitor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Monitor" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Monitor" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Monitor" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Monitor"?

"Monitor" is pronounced /ˈmä-nə-tər/ and divided into syllables as mon·i·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Monitor"?

"Monitor" comes from Latin, one that warns, overseer, from monēre to warn mind. First known use: 1530.