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surveillance definition

sur·veil·lance (sər vā′ləns; occas., -vāl′yəns)

noun

    1. close watch kept over someone, esp. a suspect
    2. constant observation of a place or process
  2. supervision or inspection

Etymology: Fr < surveiller, to watch over < sur- (see sur-) + veiller < L vigilare, to watch, wake

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surveillance Synonyms

surveillance

n.

  1. Supervision

    monitoring, inspection, direction; see examination 1.

  2. Observation

    close watch, constant observation, scrutiny, stakeout.


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surveillance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • conduct: The system does not profile, conduct surveillance, or " data mine.

Adjective modifier

  • covert: Covert surveillance Covert surveillance can be used by Public authorities.

Modifies a noun

  • radar: If surveillance radar approach facility is also required, an additional charge of £ 77 + VAT per hour is payable.

Noun used with modifier

  • post-marketing: After Phase 3 there is post-marketing surveillance to produce evidence of long term safety.
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surveillance quotes

You may keep meunder surveillanceuntil theyear 2000, but will you even be ableto hold on to power until then?

-Wang Xizhe

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