monitoring
word · lemma: monitor
/ˈmɑnətɝɪŋ/
MAH-nuh-tur-ing
/mˈɒnɪtəɹɪŋ/
MO-ni-tuh-ring
Definition
The continuous process of watching, checking, or keeping track of something or someone to observe progress or changes.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in technical, medical, and business contexts. Common phrases include 'environmental monitoring', 'patient monitoring', and 'security monitoring'. More formal than 'watching' or 'checking'; implies a systematic process.
Spanish: monitoreo - supervisiónPortuguese (BR): monitoramento - supervisãoPortuguese (PT): monitorização - supervisãoChinese (Simplified): 监控 - 监测Chinese (Traditional): 監控 - 監測Hindi: निगरानी - मॉनिटरिंगArabic: مراقبة - متابعةBengali: নিরীক্ষণ - পর্যবেক্ষণRussian: мониторинг - контроль - наблюдениеJapanese: モニタリング - 監視Vietnamese: giám sát - theo dõiKorean: 모니터링 - 감시Turkish: izleme - gözetimUrdu: نگرانی - مانیٹرنگIndonesian: pemantauan - pengawasan
Example Sentences
Continuous monitoring is important for patient safety.
basic
We use cameras for monitoring the building at night.
basic
The teacher is monitoring the students' progress.
basic
They set up monitoring systems to catch data leaks quickly.
natural
Real-time monitoring helps doctors make better decisions.
natural
With proper monitoring, problems can be spotted before they get worse.
natural