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monitor

noun/ˈmɑːnɪtər/

definition

a device used to display visual output from a computer or to observe and track performance or changes over time

example

I connected my new monitor to the computer to enjoy better graphics while gaming.

synonyms
screendisplayviewer
word origin — from Latin 'monitorem', meaning 'one who warns or advises'

monitor, gratification, restriction, dilemma, facility: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 200. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. monitor · noun/ˈmɑːnɪtər/

    a device used to display visual output from a computer or to observe and track performance or changes over time

    I connected my new monitor to the computer to enjoy better graphics while gaming.

    Synonyms: screen, display, viewer

    Origin: from Latin 'monitorem', meaning 'one who warns or advises'

  2. gratification · noun/ˌɡræt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

    the pleasure derived from the fulfillment of one’s desires or needs

    The sudden gratification of her long-awaited dreams brought an overwhelming sense of happiness.

    Synonyms: satisfaction, pleasure, contentment

    Origin: from Latin 'gratificatio', from 'gratificari' meaning 'to please or reward'

  3. restriction · noun/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

    a limitation or control placed on something

    The new government policy imposed strict restrictions on air quality to combat pollution.

    Synonyms: limitation, constraint, control

    Origin: from Latin 'restrictio', from 'restringere', meaning to bind back or limit

  4. dilemma · noun/dɪˈlɛmə/

    a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives

    She faced a moral dilemma when deciding whether to report her friend for cheating on the exam.

    Synonyms: predicament, quandary, impasse

    Origin: The word 'dilemma' comes from the Greek 'dilemmain', meaning 'to leave two' or 'to throw two choices', deriving from 'di-' meaning 'twice' and 'lemma' meaning 'premise or proposition'.

  5. facility · noun/fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

    a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose

    The new sports facility includes several basketball courts and a swimming pool for community use.

    Synonyms: amenity, service, resource

    Origin: from Latin 'facilitas', meaning 'ease' or 'ability', derived from 'facilis' meaning 'easy'