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The invention relates to a method for monitoring a sensor which detects the flow speed of a medium. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out said method. The aim of the invention is to enable a sensor to be monitored without the need for redundant sensors. The flow speed of the medium, which is indicated by the sensor, is correlated with at least one operational parameter of an installation operated with the aid of said medium. The inventive device comprises a sensor for detecting the flow speed of a medium, an installation which is operated with the aid of the medium and a correlation device for correlating the flow speed of the medium which is detected by the sensor with at least one operational parameter of the installation.