monitor

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou une personne qui observe, vérifie ou suit quelque chose ; souvent utilisé en informatique pour désigner l'écran d'affichage.

A noun referring to a device or person that observes, checks, or keeps track of something, often used in computing for a display screen.

1. Display screenA2formal

   A device that displays visual output from a computer or other electronic device.

   Moniteur (écran)

   • She adjusted the brightness on her computer monitor.
   • The monitor showed a high-resolution image.
   • He uses a large monitor for graphic design work.

   Synonymesdisplayscreenvdu

2. Person who observesB1formal

   A person who watches, checks, or supervises a situation, process, or activity.

   Personne qui observe

   • The UN sent monitors to oversee the election.
   • A safety monitor was assigned to the construction site.
   • The exam monitor ensured no cheating occurred.

   Synonymesinvigilatorobserveroverseerproctorsuperintendentsupervisorwatchdog

3. Medical deviceB2formalmedical

   A device used to continuously check or record a patient's vital signs or other medical data.

   moniteur médical

   • The heart monitor beeped steadily in the ICU.
   • Doctors attached a blood pressure monitor to his arm.
   • The patient was connected to a monitor overnight.

• Verbe désignant l'action de surveiller, vérifier ou suivre quelque chose sur une période donnée, souvent de manière continue ou régulière.

A verb used to indicate the act of observing, checking, or keeping track of something over a period of time.

1. Observe or checkB1formal

   To watch, observe, or check something over a period of time for a specific purpose.

   Surveiller, contrôler

   • The doctor monitored the patient's heart rate throughout the night.
   • Security cameras monitor the building 24/7.
   • We need to monitor the situation closely.

   Synonymescheckinspectkeep an eye onobserveoverseescrutinizesupervisesurveytrackwatch

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlook

2. Track progressB1formal

   To keep track of the development or progress of something.

   Suivre l'avancement

   • Teachers monitor students' academic progress each semester.
   • The software monitors your daily activity levels.
   • They are monitoring the project's budget carefully.

   Synonymesfollowkeep tabs onobserveoverseesupervisetrackwatch

   Antonymesabandonignoreneglect

3. Supervise or controlB2formal

   To supervise or regulate a process or activity.

   Surveiller ou contrôler

   • The manager monitors the team's performance weekly.
   • Parents should monitor their children's internet usage.
   • The system monitors the temperature automatically.

   Synonymescontroldirectmanageobserveoverseeregulatesuperintendsupervisetrackwatch

   Antonymesabandonignoreneglect