watchdog
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noun
1.
a dog kept to guard property.
2.
a watchful guardian: a self-appointed watchdog of the public morals.
adjective
3.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a watchdog.
4.
organized or functioning as a watchful guardian, especially against illegal or unethical conduct: a watchdog group in the legislature.
verb (used with object)
5.
to watch carefully, especially so as to detect illegal or unethical conduct.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a dog kept to guard property |
| 2. | a. a person or group of persons that acts as a protector or guardian against inefficiency, illegal practices, etc |
| b. (as modifier): a watchdog committee | |
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Example sentences
The basic issues have to do with distancing the hens from the watchdog.
Opening an account requires a week of bureaucratic procedures and a respected watchdog agency monitors large transactions.
Academia, with its left leaning views prides itself as a watchdog.
The watchdog's tough line on longevity is not the only worry for firms with final-salary schemes.
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