Surveilling: meaning, definitions and examples
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surveilling
[ sษrหveษช.lษชล ]
monitoring behavior
Surveilling refers to the act of closely observing or monitoring individuals, groups, or situations often for the purpose of gathering information or ensuring security. This term is commonly associated with governmental and law enforcement activities, where the aim is to prevent crime or assess risks. It may involve the use of technology such as cameras or tracking devices.
Synonyms
monitoring, observing, overseeing, tracking, watching.
Examples of usage
- The authorities began surveilling the suspect's home.
- Surveilling social media can provide insights into public sentiment.
- Many companies are surveilling their employees to ensure productivity.
- Surveilling public spaces has become more common in urban areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "surveilling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vigilรขncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคฐเคพเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช รberwachung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengawasan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพััะตัะตะถะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ nadzรณr
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฃ่ฆ
๐ซ๐ท surveillance
๐ช๐ธ vigilancia
๐น๐ท gรถzetleme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุงูุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ sledovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ sledovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ nadzor
๐ฎ๐ธ eftirlit
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐาัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษzarษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ vigilancia
Etymology
The term 'surveilling' derives from the French word 'surveiller', which means 'to watch over'. Its roots can be traced back to the combination of the prefix 'sur-' meaning 'over' or 'above' and 'veiller', meaning 'to watch' or 'to be awake'. The word emerged in English in the mid-20th century, gaining prominence with the rise of modern surveillance technologies and practices. It reflects a growing societal emphasis on monitoring for security purposes, alongside debates about privacy and civil liberties. Over the years, 'surveilling' has transitioned from merely describing the act of observation to encompassing a broader range of activities, including digital surveillance through the internet, making it a critical term in discussions about technology, law enforcement, and privacy rights.