monitor

verb B2

Meaning

To monitor means to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time, often to ensure that it is functioning correctly or to gather information.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "monitor" with "supervise"; monitoring typically involves observation rather than direct management.

Example Sentences

Teachers monitor students' progress regularly to improve their learning .
The team will monitor the project's progress weekly to ensure success .
We need to monitor the weather before going hiking tomorrow .

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