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monitor Synonyms

Another word for monitor

Choosing another word for monitor depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A display screen used to provide visual output from a computer, camera, or other electronic device.

Usage Example

"She bought a second screen to make editing video files more efficient."

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screen
display

• noun (Context 2)

A device or person that observes, checks, or keeps a continuous record of a process, condition, or quantity.

Usage Example

"The patient was hooked up to a heart detector overnight."

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detector
sensor
observer
scanner
watchdog
overseer
supervisor

• verb (Context 3)

To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time; to keep under systematic review.

Usage Example

"The environmental agency continuously monitors the air quality in the city center."

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observe
watch
track
Strong
check
supervise
oversee
scrutinize
surveil

• verb (Context 4)

To continuously listen to or record telecommunications or radio broadcasts to gather intelligence or ensure compliance.

Usage Example

"Intelligence officers monitored the radio frequencies for any signs of enemy movement."

Strong
intercept
wiretap
tap
bug

• noun (Context 5)

A large carnivorous lizard of the family Varanidae, native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, featuring a long neck, fully developed limbs, and a powerful tail.

Usage Example

"The Komodo dragon is the largest species of monitor lizard lizard in the world."

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monitor lizard
varanid
Strong
goanna

Opposites of monitor

The opposite of monitor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ignore
neglect
disregard
overlook
See all opposites of monitor

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Monitor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/monitor
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