Friday, March 15, 2019

Possible meanings to the term "Monitor" as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

What is monitoring? Consulting Merriam-Webster Dictionary for its meaning and uses:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monitor

monitor

 noun
mon·​i·​tor | \ ˈmä-nə-tər  \

Definition of monitor

 (Entry 1 of 2)
1aa student appointed to assist a teacher
bone that warns or instructsmonitors and instructors for troops green in the art of war— New York Times
cone that monitors or is used in monitoring: such as
(1)an electronic device with a screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information)
(2)a device for observing a biological condition or functiona heart monitor
3Monitor, first ship of the type ]
aa heavily armored warship formerly used in coastal operations having a very low freeboard and one or more revolving gun turrets
ba small modern warship with shallow draft (see DRAFT entry 1 sense 8) for coastal bombardment
4a raised central portion of a roof having low windows or louvers for providing light and air

monitor
 verb
monitoredmonitoring\ ˈmä-​nə-​t(ə-​)riŋ  \
Definition of monitor (Entry 2 of 2)
to watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purposeNurses monitored the patient's heart rate.

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