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monitor

US /ˈmɑnətɚ/

verb, noun Core · B1 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật Giới từ & trạng từ (Part 5, 6)

Definition

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The system will monitor the temperature of the machines all day.

Word Family

NounNoun
monitor gốc monitoring
VerbVerb
monitor gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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Synonyms

  • supervisewatch and direct
  • observediscover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  • screena white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

Collocations

  • Easy computer monitor
    describing computer monitor (a machine for performing calculations automatically)
  • Medium monitor progress on key milestones
    to monitor progress on key milestones, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
  • Hard continuous environmental monitor systems setup
    describing continuous environmental monitor systems setup (continuing in time or space without interruption; - James Jeans)
  • Very Hard monitor regulatory compliance with eagle-eyed vigilance
    to monitor regulatory compliance with eagle-eyed vigilance, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
  • Medium closely monitor
    describing closely monitor (in a close relation or position in time or space)

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