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surveillance

noun

sər-ˈvā-lən(t)s How to pronounce surveillance (audio)
Definition of surveillancenext
1
as in stewardship
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control a neutral country charged with the surveillance of the post-war rebuilding effort

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2
as in watch
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity government surveillance of suspected terrorists

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Recent Examples of surveillance Their new perch at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea after storming down Yemen’s coast this month gives them better surveillance of passing ships on one of the world’s busiest waterways. — Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 Better characterization can give radiologists greater confidence to escalate suspicious findings to PET/CT, biopsy or specialist referral rather than risking growth during surveillance. — Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors said witness statements and surveillance footage showed that the victim had been too intoxicated to consent. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 The incident was captured on an NYPD surveillance camera, authorities said. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for surveillance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surveillance
  1. stewardship
  2. watch
  3. supervision
  4. lookout
  5. oversight
  6. management
  7. control
  8. policing
Noun
  • Christa Blatchford, the foundation’s executive director, said that these two new resources argue for more equitable investment in legacy stewardship.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Southeast Florida, particularly the iconic stretch known as the Palm Beaches, is a corridor where high-end culture and environmental stewardship coexist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of stewardship
Noun
  • FanDuel is giving you a chance to get in on the milestone watch with $250 in bonus bets when wagering $5+ each day for five days.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Luxury items have already proved themselves for Christie’s, where watches, jewelry, handbags, and wine can provide a relatively familiar way into an institution that can otherwise appear forbidding.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of watch
Noun
  • One of the bills, introduced by Stefani, expands the ability of certified nurse-midwives to provide care for pregnant and postpartum patients by specifying that supervision by a physician is not required when providing certain services.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • In 1958, the school board became an independent body with general supervision over schools, after voters approved a constitutional amendment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of supervision
Noun
  • Steps lead up to the lookout bar, an elevated speakeasy with panoramic views that half of Vienna is queuing up for right now.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The couple hires Caleb as a lookout and braves his sullen outbursts, learning more about the lonely, angry youth as the murders draw nearer.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lookout
Noun
  • Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Family estrangement can leave parents wondering what to do when communication breaks down, and reconciliation feels impossible.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The states noted that the decree sets up two layers of oversight.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of oversight
Noun
  • According to the company, its report contract draws on data from Kalshi’s API, PitchBook’s internal data, Dune databases, government filings, management commentary, and public peers’ disclosures.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • In fact, a 2025 study found that 28 percent of people with telogen effluvium had reduced ferritin levels, while no one in the control group had a deficiency.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Also remember that anytime suspension components such as lower control arms are replaced, a wheel alignment should be performed afterward to ensure proper tire wear and handling.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of control
Noun
  • The changes announced Thursday will see international students barred from bringing family members, and tougher policing of people who’ve overstayed their visas.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Two years earlier, a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer had shot and killed an 18-year-old, setting off months of protests and a national debate over policing and race.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of policing

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“Surveillance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surveillance. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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