surveillance (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /sərˈveɪləns/
Definition
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal, or of a place.
Examples
The police maintained surveillance on the suspect's house for weeks.
The company uses surveillance technology to monitor employee internet usage.
Undercover agents conducted surveillance to gather evidence.
How to Use surveillance
- surveillance of (prepositional phrase)
- Watching over a specific person, place, or activity. — "The report detailed the surveillance of the political activists."
- surveillance technology (collocation)
- The tools and systems used for observation and monitoring. — "New surveillance technology has made it easier to track suspects."
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