Monitoring
ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsTo observe, track, or check the progress or quality of something over a period of time, often to detect changes or issues.
ˈmɒnɪtər
To observe and check the progress or quality of something regularly over a period of time.
The government is monitoring the country's economy.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching a plant grow every day to see how it's doing. That's like monitoring! It's about paying attention to something over time to see if it's changing or needs help.
👶 For kids: Watching something closely to see what happens.
More Examples
We need to monitor the baby's temperature to make sure she is not sick.
The system monitors all network activity.
How It's Used
"The company is monitoring the network traffic for any unusual activity."
"Doctors monitor patients' vital signs after surgery."
"Scientists monitor air quality to assess pollution levels."
The systematic observation and assessment of something, especially to detect changes or ensure compliance.
ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ
The process of observing and checking something over a period of time.
The monitoring of the patient's progress was conducted regularly.
💡 Simply: Monitoring is like keeping a close eye on something to make sure it's going well or to spot any problems. Like if you're baking a cake, you do a monitoring of it by watching it bake.
👶 For kids: When you are keeping watch to see if something is going okay.
More Examples
Close monitoring of the budget ensured the project stayed within its financial limits.
Environmental monitoring is essential for protecting wildlife.
How It's Used
"Regular monitoring of sales data is crucial for identifying trends."
"The monitoring of surveillance cameras prevented a break-in."
"Effective project monitoring ensures milestones are met."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
under monitoring
Being observed or checked, often for compliance, safety, or quality control.
"The patient remained under constant monitoring in the intensive care unit."
From Latin *monitor* ('one who warns, advisor'), ultimately from *monere* ('to remind, advise, warn'). It entered English in the 17th century initially referring to the act of warning or advising, later evolving to encompass surveillance and observation.
Used in 17th century to signify advice or warning, evolving to the modern sense of observation during the 19th and 20th centuries with advances in technology and surveillance methods.
Memory tip
Think of a security camera constantly watching – that's monitoring!
Word Origin
"to remind, advise, warn"