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surveillance

/sɜːrˈveɪləns/ noun · British & US
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What does surveillance mean?

noun

The act of watching or observing someone or something, especially secretly or unofficially. The monitoring of a person, place, or activity, especially by the police or other authorities.

Example

"The government has been accused of conducting widespread surveillance on its citizens."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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