monitoring
/ˈmɑnɪtərɪŋ/
noun
- The act of watching, checking, or observing something over a period of time to see how it changes or to make sure it is working correctly.
- The hospital uses constant monitoring of patients' heart rates.
- Parents often do online monitoring to keep their children safe on the internet.
- Environmental monitoring helps scientists track air quality in the city.
verb
- To watch, check, or observe something over a period of time to see how it changes or to make sure it is working correctly.
- Doctors monitor the patient's blood pressure every hour.
- Security cameras monitor the parking lot 24 hours a day.
- The teacher monitors the students during the exam to prevent cheating.