monitors
word · lemma: monitor
Definition
Plural of 'monitor'. Can refer to screens for computers or devices that display information, or someone or something that watches or checks progress or quality.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, 'monitors' usually means computer displays, but can also refer to people who watch, supervise, or check (e.g., classroom monitors). As a verb, 'monitors' is the third person singular form of 'monitor' (to observe). Context makes the meaning clear.
Example Sentences
There are two monitors on her desk.
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The teacher monitors the students during the test.
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Hospitals use special monitors to check heart rates.
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My office just got new monitors, and the screens are so much bigger.
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He closely monitors his investments every day.
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Classroom monitors help the teacher keep things organized.
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