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monitor vs observe

observe vs monitor

monitor is a noun but observe is not a noun.

monitor and observe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
monitor Yes No Yes No
observe No No Yes No
As verbs, observe is a hypernym of monitor; that is, observe is a word with a broader meaning than monitor:
  • monitor: keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
  • observe: watch attentively
As verbs, observe is a hypernym of monitor; that is, observe is a word with a broader meaning than monitor:
  • monitor: check, track, or observe by means of a receiver
  • observe: watch attentively
monitor (noun) observe (noun)
any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles
a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble
electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions
display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor
someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
someone who supervises (an examination)
monitor (verb) observe (verb)
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance stick to correctly or closely
check, track, or observe by means of a receiver make mention of
watch attentively
observe with care or pay close attention to
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
follow with the eyes or the mind
show respect towards
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to
Difference between monitor and observe

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