monitor
|mon-i-tor|
B2
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/ˈmɑːnɪtər/
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/ˈmɒnɪtə/
observe and check
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monitor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'monere,' where 'mon-' meant 'to warn.'
Historical Evolution
'monere' transformed into the French word 'moniteur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'monitor' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to warn or advise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to observe or check.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of a process or quantity.
The heart monitor showed a steady pulse.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35