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observe vs monitor

monitor vs observe

observe is not a noun while monitor is a noun.

observe and monitor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
observe No No Yes No
monitor Yes No Yes No
As verbs, monitor is a hyponym of observe; that is, monitor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than observe:
  • observe: watch attentively
  • monitor: keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Other hyponyms of observe include bird, birdwatch, supervise, reconnoiter, reconnoitre, scout, track.
observe (noun) monitor (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)
observe (verb) monitor (verb)
stick to correctly or closely keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
make mention of check, track, or observe by means of a receiver
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 observe and monitor

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