monitor

/ˈmɒnɨtə/ · noun

Meaning

Someone who watches over something; a person in charge of something or someone.
A device that detects and informs on the presence, quantity, etc., of something.
A device similar to a television set used as to give a graphical display of the output from a computer.
A studio monitor or loudspeaker.
A program for viewing and editing.
A student leader in a class.
To watch over; to guard.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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