We were asked what our rights are in respect to CCTV monitoring at work.
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Monitoring
/ˈmɑnɪtɚɪŋ/
Synonyms for "monitoring" (97 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Noun(16 words)
achievement monitoringanalyzeassessbe observedbe observed closelyboard oversightcheckchroniclingdata systemeducation policy oversightemission regulationevaluateformative assessmentgovern closelygovernment agency oversightgovernmental oversight
Verb(1 words)
enable oversight
Strong matches (29)
Noun(18 words)
greenhouse observationin water qualityinsurance regulationlogmeasure speech abilityobservationobservation mechanismobservationalobserveobserve energy levelsobserve weekly patternobservingoverseeoverseeingoversightoversight committeeoversight functionoversights
Verb(1 words)
measuring school belonging
Adjective(1 words)
operational control
Related words (48)
Noun(23 words)
performance monitoringprogress trackingrecordreviewscrutinysensor networkshadowingstakeoutsuperintendsupervisesupervisionsupervisionssupervisorysupervisory frameworksurveillance systemteacher observationtracktrackingtracking order number featurewatch
proctoringprudencequi vivescanningshadingsharp eyestewardshipsurveillanceswitchingtelecastingtelevisingvigilvigilancewarinesswatchwatch and wardwatchful eyewatchfulnesswatchingweather eye
Adjective(4 words)
public administrator oversightpublic institution oversightregulatory mechanismsstrong governmental oversight
Preposition(1 words)
under supervision
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: achievement monitoring, analyze, assess, be observed, be observed closely.
- Sentence evidence is available for monitoring, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "monitoring".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "monitoring"
Keep "monitoring" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "monitoring" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "monitoring", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "monitoring" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesanalyticsapparatusassessmentdata collectiondata trackingdescriptive termeducationevaluationlearning assessmentmechanismobservanceobservationoversightpedagogyregulationsupervision
Showing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
22 entriesair quality monitoringassignment monitoringbenchmark assessmentclassroom monitoringcontinuous monitoringdata loggingenvironmental monitoringequipment monitoringperformance trackingquality monitoringreading progress monitoringreal time monitoringremote monitoringsafety monitoringsecurity monitoringserver monitoring
Showing 16 of 22 words.
Collocations
12 entriesclassroom monitoringcontinuous monitoringdaily monitoringdata monitoringmonitoring datamonitoring programmonitoring progressmonitoring systemprogress monitoringreal time monitoringremote monitoringstudent monitoring
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
9 entriesdata monitoringmonitormonitorablemonitoredmonitoring systemmonitoringlymonitorsmonitoryprogress monitoring
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Oliver thought that his parents, Tom and Mary, weren't setting rules or monitoring his whereabouts.
Source: tatoeba (1391763)
New hires are subject to careful monitoring in our firm.
Source: tatoeba (2136351)
A reconnaissance satellite is a military satellite capable of monitoring many activities on earth, eavesdropping on lines, registering the operating frequency of the radar systems...
Source: tatoeba (3491150)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "monitoring"?
Closest matches include achievement monitoring, analyze, assess, be observed, be observed closely.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "monitoring"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.