Monitor

usgb/ˈmɑːnɪtər/
noun

A machine or device used to display, check, and keep track of something.

She checks her blood pressure daily using a monitor.
Visual representation of "monitor" - A machine or device used to display, check, and keep track of something

Often appears as...

  • computer monitor
  • heartbeat monitor
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Not Just Computers

Monitor can refer to various tracking devices, not limited to computer screens.

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The nurse attached a heart rate monitor to the patient.
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Usage Consistency

'Monitor' as a device is consistently used across different fields like medicine and technology.

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Install a carbon monoxide monitor in your house for safety.
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