Monitor
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- proper noun
- /ˈmɒnɪtər/
- Haaretz and The Christian Science Monitor gave no information on the organization, other than the brief "Israeli NGO" description.
- Monitor (Christian Science)
- Monitor (Science)
- Monitor (NGO)
Examples
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As the Christian Science Monitor observed: " It was a dramatic decision for Indians everywhere."
Academic text (1991) -
According to the Christian Science Monitor, there are 35,000 homeless children in Central America.
Academic text (2002) -
Welcome back to The Monitor, Frank.
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That was the guy from The Christian Science Monitor.
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The Washington Post, New York Times, and Christian Science Monitor all ran stories on corruption.
Fiction book (1999) -
Her articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and elsewhere.
Academic text (2009) -
Hey, it's a reporter from The Christian Science Monitor.
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Joseph Fuller is a co-founder of Monitor, a global consulting firm.
Academic text (2009) -
The official publication of the San Francisco Archdiocese, The Monitor, teemed with Klan stories.
Academic text (1991) -
The USS Monitor was one of the first ironclad warships used in the American Civil War.
Synonyms
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7.9
The first United States Navy warship with iron armor that is famous for its 1862 battle
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.0
A machine that checks a baby's heartbeat and the mother's contractions during labor
- Specialized
2
3.7
A machine that shows a person's heart rate and rhythm continuously
- Specialized
2
4.6
A computer tool that watches a system, reports problems, and can restart services
- Specialized
1
4.3
A machine that uses sensors to watch a baby's heartbeat and mother's contractions during labor
- Specialized
1
4.5
A loud speaker on stage that faces performers so they can hear themselves
- Specialized
1
3.3
A speaker on stage that faces performers so they can hear themselves
- South African
A large meat-eating lizard found in Africa with a strong body and long tail
- Specialized
A speaker at the side of a stage that helps performers hear the sound
Surface Forms
Etymology
Monitor takes its name from the Latin root monere, which means 'to warn'. The Civil War ironclad was called Monitor to suggest it would watch and guard, and that is why 'monitor' today means someone or something that watches or checks.