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SURVEILLANCE

\səvˈe͡ɪləns], \səvˈe‍ɪləns], \s_ə_v_ˈeɪ_l_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of SURVEILLANCE

2011 - English Dictionary Database
2006 - WordNet 3.0
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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close observation of a person or group

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Oversight; watch; inspection; supervision.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A being vigilant or watchful: inspection.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The act of watching, or the state of being watched.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. [French] Watch ; inspection ; oversight.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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