What is monitor mode in WIFI?

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1. #monitor
2. #channel
3. #received
4. #wireless
5. #rfmon
6. #networks
7. #network
8. #computer
9. #while
10. #radio
11. #promiscuous
12. #interface
13. #frequency
14. #traffic
15. #wired
16. #applies
17. #controller
18. #allows