monitoring
Translation
monitoring, surveillance, supervision
Examples
Continuous monitoring is required for this project.
Continuous monitoring is required for this project.
The patient needs close monitoring.
The patient needs close monitoring.
Grammar Patterns
((monitoring of sth.)) the act of watching something The monitoring of network traffic is important.
((close/continuous monitoring)) adjectives used with monitoring The system is under continuous monitoring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surveillance, observation, supervision, tracking
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'monitor', from Latin 'monere' (to warn). The '-ing' suffix denotes the action.
Memory Tips
Think of a heart 'monitor' and the action it performs: 'monitoring'.