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surveil

[ ser-veyl ]

verb (used with object)

, sur·veilled, sur·veil·ling.
  1. to place under surveillance.

surveil

/ sɜːˈveɪl /

verb

  1. to observe closely the activities of (a person or group)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of surveil1

First recorded in 1965–70; back formation from surveillance

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Word History and Origins

Origin of surveil1

C20: back formation from surveillance

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Example Sentences

Then it dawned on him—he could surveil himself for the authorities.

So, the ability to surveil everyone on the planet is almost there, and arguably will be there within a few years.

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