Definition

The condition or role of overseeing or supervising something, often to ensure compliance or proper functioning.

Example

The monitorship of the project helped keep everything on track and within budget.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new monitorship program at our school?

Yeah, I read about it online; it sounds interesting!

I think it's a great opportunity for students to learn more responsibility.

Definitely! It could really help build leadership skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monitorship is formed from "monitor" (from Latin "monitor", meaning one who warns or advises) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of being). The word refers to the state of being a monitor or the role of overseeing and advising.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'monitor' as someone who 'warns' or 'advises' — and '-ship' indicates a state or role. So, monitorship is the role of advising or overseeing.

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