I've been monitoring

USAGE SUMMARY

"I've been monitoring" is a perfectly correct and usable sentence in written English.
You can use it to describe any sort of activity that involves keeping watch over something. For example, you might say "I've been monitoring the stock market for the past few months."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

13 human-written examples

Lately I've been monitoring expenditures of time and effort to see how closely my behavior jibes with the talk show host's claim.

The New York Times

"I've been to five Wales Opens, and although that is at a different time of year [summer] I've been monitoring the weather here at this time of year, too.

The Guardian - Sport

Spire clinics consultant Sally Norton said: "I've been monitoring Obalon's progress over the last few years as I was very excited about the potential it could offer those patients who do not qualify for weight loss surgery but are struggling to lose weight and improve their health on their own.

The Guardian

I've been monitoring and occasionally writing about the church's child sex-abuse crisis since 1992, and most of church leaders' apologies and instances of constructive outreach have come about reluctantly, belatedly or with a palpable sense from many bishops and cardinals that they were the aggrieved, victimized ones.

The New York Times

Manager Paul Cook, who spotted the 22-year-old playing amateur football in Merseyside, told the club website:  "I've been monitoring him for a bit.

BBC

It sold 541,700 ounces of the shiny metal in July alone according to Uncommon Wisdom, an investment service I've been monitoring.

Forbes

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

43 human-written examples

I have been monitoring the curious ascent of "you guys".

The Economist

The plan had been to spend the first week in Malaysia and the second in Bali, and I had been monitoring the Foreign Office website.

The Guardian - Travel

A wind turbine is not an option: I have been monitoring wind speeds for the last 18 months and there is not enough at 10 metres per second.

The Guardian

Juan Skinner, vice president of the Lake Atitl Environmental Protection Society, a nonprofit organization, responds: I have been monitoring the water quality of Lake Atitl?for more than 10 years.

The New York Times

As an inveterate pedestrian along Madison Avenue from 57th to 86th Streets, I have been monitoring and shopping these windows for years.

The New York Times - Arts

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I've been monitoring" to indicate a continuous observation of a situation, trend, or individual over a period of time. This implies ongoing attention and often some level of analysis.

Common error

Avoid using "I've been monitoring" to describe a single, completed action in the past. It's best suited for actions that started in the past and continue to the present, or have recently ceased.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I've been monitoring" functions as a declarative statement indicating an ongoing action of observation or tracking. It combines the auxiliary verbs 'have' and 'been' with the present participle 'monitoring' to form the present perfect continuous tense.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Science

25%

Formal & Business

15%

Less common in

Wiki

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Encyclopedias

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Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I've been monitoring" is a grammatically correct and commonly used expression to indicate an ongoing process of observation or tracking, as confirmed by Ludwig. It is best used to describe actions that began in the past and continue into the present or have only recently concluded. While suitable for various contexts, it is most frequently found in News & Media and Science sources, suggesting a neutral to professional register. Consider related phrases like "I have been observing" or "I've been keeping an eye on" for slight variations in formality or emphasis. Avoiding its misuse requires careful attention to the continuous nature of the action being described.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I have been observing

Uses "observing" which is a slightly more formal synonym for "monitoring".

I've been tracking

Suggests following the progress or development of something over time.

I've been keeping an eye on

More informal, implies closer or more vigilant observation.

I've been following

Implies keeping up with developments, perhaps from a distance or passively.

I've been watching

More general term, suggesting visual observation without necessarily implying active analysis.

I've been supervising

Suggests a more active role in overseeing something, often with authority.

I've been overseeing

Similar to 'supervising', but can also imply a broader scope of responsibility.

I've been checking

Suggests periodic examination or verification.

I've been assessing

Implies evaluating the state or quality of something.

I've been scrutinizing

Implies a very close and careful examination, often with a critical eye.

FAQs

How do I use "I've been monitoring" in a sentence?

Use "I've been monitoring" to describe an ongoing process of observation. For example, "I've been monitoring the weather" or "I've been monitoring the stock market".

What's a more formal alternative to "I've been monitoring"?

A more formal alternative is "I have been observing". It carries a similar meaning but may be more appropriate in professional or academic contexts.

How does "I've been monitoring" differ from "I monitored"?

"I've been monitoring" (present perfect continuous) implies an ongoing or recently completed action, while "I monitored" (simple past) describes a completed action in the past with no implication of continuation. For example, "I monitored the situation yesterday" versus "I've been monitoring the situation all week".

When is it incorrect to use "I've been monitoring"?

It's incorrect to use "I've been monitoring" when referring to a single, completed action in the distant past. Use the simple past tense instead. For example, don't say "I've been monitoring that event last year"; say "I monitored that event last year".