monitors
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1 computer screens (n.) A2 Elementary Computingthe screens used with computers to show images and information.
electronic visual displays for computers, typically pluralised when referring to a multi-screen workstation.
ExampleThe office provided two monitors for every desk to help staff work faster.
ExampleThe graphic designer calibrated both monitors to ensure that the colour profiles remained consistent across the entire digital workflow.
- screens
- displays
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2 supervisors (n.) B1 Intermediatepeople whose job is to watch a situation and make sure everything is correct.
individuals appointed to oversee, observe, or maintain control over a specific process or group.
ExampleHallway monitors made sure students went to their classes on time.
ExampleInternational monitors were deployed to the region to observe the election and report any procedural irregularities to the commission.
- supervisors
- observers
- proctors
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3 audio equipment (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Musicspecial speakers or earphones used by musicians to hear themselves.
speakers or in-ear devices used in professional audio to provide performers with a reference of the sound mix.
ExampleThe singer adjusted her monitors because she couldn't hear the guitar clearly.
ExampleDuring the soundcheck, the lead vocalist requested more volume in the stage monitors to compensate for the acoustic reflections of the hall.
- speakers
- earphones
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4 to watch carefully (v.) B1 Intermediateto watch, listen to, or check something over a period of time.
to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time; often takes a direct object.
ExampleThe doctor monitors the patient's heart rate throughout the night.
ExampleThe software automatically monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and alerts the security team if a breach is detected.