Cool MateMeaning of Surveillance
In simple words: Watching someone or something carefully, often to find out more information.
Surveillance in a sentence
- The police are keeping the suspects **under** constant **surveillance**.
- **surveillance cameras/equipment**
- The suspects are under police surveillance.
- The images were covertly captured on surveillance tape.
How to use Surveillance
Used mainly in formal contexts such as law enforcement, security, and privacy discussions. Not appropriate in casual conversation. Can imply a sense of monitoring or intrusiveness.
Grammar pattern
surveillance + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'serve a lance' — imagine serving someone while watching them closely.
Related words
Collocations with Surveillance
Synonyms for Surveillance
Opposites of Surveillance
- ignorance
- negligence
- carelessness
Common mistakes with Surveillance
- Confused with 'surveil' (verb) and 'surveillance' (noun)
- Mispronunciation, often as 'sur-veal-lance' instead of 'sur-veil-lance'
- Overusing in informal settings where more casual terms could fit
Surveillance appears in
Surveillance in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مراقبة
مراقبة شخص أو شيء بعناية، غالبًا لمعرفة المزيد من المعلومات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
নজরদারি
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে সাবধানে দেখা, প্রায়শই আরও তথ্য জানার জন্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Überwachung
Jemanden oder etwas genau beobachten, oft um mehr Informationen zu erhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Vigilancia
Observar a alguien o algo con atención, a menudo para obtener más información.
- Persianفارسی
نظارت
زیر نظر داشتن دقیق کسی یا چیزی، اغلب برای به دست آوردن اطلاعات بیشتر.
- FrenchFrançais
Surveillance
Observer quelqu'un ou quelque chose attentivement, souvent pour obtenir plus d'informations.
- Hindiहिन्दी
निगरानी
किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु पर बारीकी से नज़र रखना, अक्सर अधिक जानकारी प्राप्त करने के लिए।
- ItalianItaliano
Sorveglianza
Osservare qualcuno o qualcosa attentamente, spesso per ottenere maggiori informazioni.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Vigilância
Observar alguém ou algo com atenção, muitas vezes para obter mais informações.
- RussianРусский
Наблюдение
Внимательное наблюдение за кем-то или чем-то, часто для получения дополнительной информации.
- Urduاردو
نگرانی
کسی شخص یا چیز کو احتیاط سے دیکھنا، اکثر مزید معلومات حاصل کرنے کے لیے۔
- Chinese中文
监视
密切关注某人或某事，通常是为了获取更多信息。
More words like Surveillance
- Observation
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Surveillance
What does Surveillance mean?
Watching someone or something carefully, often to find out more information.
What is the definition of Surveillance?
the act of carefully watching a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed
How do you use Surveillance in a sentence?
The police are keeping the suspects **under** constant **surveillance**.
Can you give another example of Surveillance?
**surveillance cameras/equipment**
What are synonyms for Surveillance?
Common alternatives include observation.
What is the opposite of Surveillance?
Opposite meanings include ignorance, negligence, carelessness.
What words go with Surveillance?
It commonly pairs with close, constant, regular, be under, keep somebody/something under, place somebody/something under, camera, device, equipment.
What are common mistakes when using Surveillance?
Confused with 'surveil' (verb) and 'surveillance' (noun) Mispronunciation, often as 'sur-veal-lance' instead of 'sur-veil-lance' Overusing in informal settings where more casual terms could fit
How do you pronounce Surveillance?
US: /["/sɜːrˈveɪləns/"]/, UK: /["/sɜːˈveɪləns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Surveillance formal or informal?
"Surveillance" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Surveillance?
Used mainly in formal contexts such as law enforcement, security, and privacy discussions. Not appropriate in casual conversation. Can imply a sense of monitoring or intrusiveness.
What CEFR level is Surveillance?
"Surveillance" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.