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monitor
Noun
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A monitor is part of a computer or other similar machine, and it looks like a TV.
The engineers stood around the monitor making suggesting about how the drawing could be improved.
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A monitor is a person or group whose job is to watch for problems, changes, etc.
During the test, a monitor caught me copying off the guy sitting next to me.
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A monitor is a speaker that helps musicians hear what they are playing or helps people listen to an area that they are interested in.
We put the baby to sleep, closed the door, and turned on the monitor in the kitchen.
monitor
Verb
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If you monitor something, you watch or listen to it for problems, changes, etc.
The army was sent in to monitor the police.
Parents should monitor their children's computer use.
budget
Noun
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A budget is a limit to how much money can be spent on something.
Our budget for a new car is $10,000.
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A budget is a plan for how money will be spent.
The accountant made a new budget that showed us how much we would spend on materials.
A family budget is a good idea to help you manage your finances.
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If you are on a budget, you are trying not to spend a lot of money.
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A budget item is something that can be bought cheaply.
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A budget item is one thing that you plan to spend money on.
budget
Verb
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If you budget, you plan how money or time will be spent.
It is important to budget your time on the test. Don't take too long on any one question.