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▸ noun: (figurative) An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically.
▸ verb: To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
▸ verb: (electronics) To be continuously reset by a watchdog timer.
▸ noun: (electronics, computing) Ellipsis of watchdog timer. [An electronic or software timer used to detect and recover from computer malfunctions by generating a timeout signal if it is not periodically reset by the system.]
Similar:
guard dog,
sheepdog,
bandog,
hovawart,
shepherd dog,
assistance dog,
beagle,
dogwatch,
war dog,
coachdog,
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Opposite:
Types:
Doberman,
Germshepherd,
Rottweiler,
Bullmastiff,
Boxer,
Great Dane,
Poodle,
Labrador retriever,
more...
Phrases:
Adjectives:
good,
public,
faithful,
independent,
old,
effective,
excellent,
vigilant,
financial,
political,
nuclear
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