monitor
/ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/(verb)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time; to keep under systematic review.
Key Academic Collocations
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monitormonitoringmonitoredmonitors
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
supervisetrackoverseescrutinizeinspect
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Automated sensor buoys monitor ocean acidity, salinity, and surface temperatures across marine nature reserves in real time."
"The diagram depicts the quality control room where supervisors continuously monitor assembly line packaging tolerances."
"Regulatory bodies must closely monitor pharmaceutical advertising to prevent deceptive claims regarding dietary supplements."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'closely monitor the situation' or 'continuous environmental monitoring' in Task 2 solution paragraphs.