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.
is monitoring
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present progressiveof monitor (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One of its key roles is monitoring warm ocean features known as Kelvin waves, which are closely linked to the development of El Niño.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
The CMA said it is monitoring the changes Google implemented and their implications for businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
And while quantum has yet to fully move beyond the lab, Bamra, like others in the financial sector, is monitoring the progress toward Q-Day and warning organizations to start preparing now.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Barsanti did not disclose how many Californians the department is monitoring.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Later today, I have a meeting with my guidance counselor, who is monitoring me for Dad.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
