monitor
noun
(especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
monitoring
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present participleof monitor.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“We are closely monitoring the Bryson fire in Malibu,” Bass said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The senior officer had been monitoring the battlefield on a set of computer screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
It means environmental authorities will ramp up monitoring of reservoir levels, river flows and water quality, as well as carry out extra checks on businesses withdrawing water from natural sources.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
While the absolute risk remains low, researchers say the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications makes continued safety monitoring especially important.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
“I bet Evelyn’s monitoring all the electricity usage—it’s the best way to figure out if people are meeting in secret.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
