surveillance
Carefully watching a person or place.
Meaning of «surveillance»
noun
carefully watching a person or place
The police kept the suspect under constant surveillance all night.
Translation
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The difference between similar words
careful watching of people or things
observationwatching carefully to learn somethingScientists learn about birds through careful observation.
monitoringchecking something regularly over timeRegular monitoring helps doctors see how the patient is doing.
supervisionwatching people to make sure they act rightSmall children need adult supervision near the pool.
surveillancesecret or official watching, often by policeThe police kept the house under surveillance.