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spying

/spiːɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does spying mean?

verb

The act of secretly observing or gathering information about someone or something. Spying can be done for various reasons, including espionage, surveillance, or simply to gather information.

Example

"The company hired a private investigator to do some spying on their competitor."

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