Monitors and displays are visual output devices that show information, like images, text, and videos, generated by a computer or other digital source. They are essential for interacting with and viewing content from computers and other devices. 

• Monitors:

  These are typically separate, standalone devices that connect to a computer and display its output. 

   
• Displays:

  This term is broader and can refer to the screen itself, whether it's part of a laptop, tablet, or a separate monitor.