Synonyms for

Monitors

Verb / ˈmɑ:nʌtɜ:z / Another word for monitors — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Monitors are electronic devices that display information or images.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

observe supervise oversee scrutinize

Informal

watch check keep an eye on scope out

Literary

espies beholds gazes upon

Antonyms

ignore neglect disregard overlook unheed

Common collocations

  • monitor progress
  • monitor performance
  • monitor system
  • monitor closely
  • monitor health
  • monitor activity
  • monitor data

Word family

noun monitor
verb monitor
adjective monitoring

Usage note

The word 'monitor' can refer to both the act of observing and the device used for observation (like a computer monitor). Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. I have two monitors on my desk.
  2. The security guard monitors the cameras.
  3. The doctor monitors the patient's heart rate.
  4. The teacher monitors the students' progress.
  5. The NASA scientist monitors the rocket launch.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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