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surveillance

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1 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

Synonyms of surveillance

care, charge, guidance, headship, oversight, regulation, stewardship, superintendence, superintendency, supervision

Words Related to surveillance

monitoring, observance, observation, observing, policing

administration, control, direction, generalship, hand(s), management, running

leadership, piloting, shepherding, steering

government, reign, rule

aegis (also egis), auspices, guardianship, protection, trusteeship, tutelage

2 an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity

government surveillance of suspected terrorists

Synonyms of surveillance

lookout, vigil, watch

Words Related to surveillance

observance, observation, supervision

inspection, scrutiny

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