monitoring
/ˈmɑnɪtɚɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: monitorings
Meaning · English
The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.
Noun
Examples
NR is already 'on the case' here - its man in Inverness was trained some time ago (at his request, incidentally - good man!) in drone monitoring, which enables much longer aerial patrols than are possible on foot.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “monitoring” mean?
The carrying out of surveillance on, or continuous or regular observation of, an environment or people in order to detect signals, movements or changes of state or quality.
Is “monitoring” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.