Most monitorial refers to a situation or circumstance that involves a lot of monitoring, supervision, or oversight. Synonyms for this term include surveillance, observation, scrutiny, inspection, watchfulness, vigilance, and carefulness. Surveillance refers to the continuous watching and monitoring of a person, activity, or process. Observation signifies the conscious watching and noting of a situation or event. Scrutiny refers to a detailed or critical examination of something. Inspection implies the careful checking of equipment, machinery, or products. Watchfulness denotes the alertness and attention paid to a situation or person. Vigilance refers to the state of being watchful and alert. And care denotes the attention and concern paid to something or someone.