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"Display" vs. "monitor": what's the difference?

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Anwar Kareem 08/12/2024, 05:53

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Display and monitor. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "display" and "monitor" can be used as nouns to describe devices related to viewing information.

What is different?

In hardware terms, "monitor" typically refers to the physical screen, whereas "display" can refer to the output or screen but is broader in scope. "Display" focuses on the act of presenting or showing information visibly, while "monitor" often emphasizes observing, tracking, or supervising.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for display) and monitor

Examples of usage

Display

The smartphone has a high-resolution display.
She arranged the artifacts for display in the museum.
The screen can display millions of colors.

Monitor

The doctor used a machine to monitor the patient's heartbeat.
He sat in front of the computer monitor all day.
The teacher will monitor the students during the test.

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