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Monitors (noun) means plural of monitor: devices, screens, or people that observe and check on something, such as computer displays or the small speakers musicians use to hear themselves on stage. Example: “She bought two new monitors so she could keep more windows open at once.”
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Plural of monitor: devices, screens, or people that observe and check on something, such as computer displays or the small speakers musicians use to hear themselves on stage.
"She bought two new monitors so she could keep more windows open at once."
"The control room was lined with monitors showing every camera feed."
"The band asked the sound engineer to turn up the stage monitors."
How to use monitors
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one monitor — whether a screen, a speaker, or a person keeping watch.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “monitors” mean?
The word “monitors” means plural of monitor: devices, screens, or people that observe and check on something, such as computer displays or the small speakers musicians use to hear themselves on stage. In plain terms, more than one monitor — whether a screen, a speaker, or a person keeping watch.
How do you use “monitors” in a sentence?
Here is “monitors” used in a sentence: “The control room was lined with monitors showing every camera feed.”
What part of speech is “monitors”?
“Monitors” is a noun.
Is “monitors” a common word?
“Monitors” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between monitors and screens?
Monitors and screens are often used interchangeably for computer displays, but monitor can also refer more broadly to any device or person that observes and checks on something, while screen usually refers specifically to the display surface itself.
What do monitors mean in a music or stage context?
In a music or stage setting, monitors refer to the small speakers musicians use on stage to hear themselves and other performers clearly, which is different from the speakers that project sound to the audience.
Can monitors refer to people rather than devices?
Yes, monitors can refer to people who observe and check on something, such as hall monitors in a school, in addition to referring to devices or screens used for observation, like computer monitors.
