surveil

Meanings

• Verb

  To watch, observe, or monitor someone or something closely and often secretly.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with surveil
conceal , reveal , preserve , reveal

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Variants

List of all variants of surveil that leads to same result
surveil , surveiles , surveilled , surveilling , surveils

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Etymology

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From the French word 'surveiller', meaning 'to watch over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'surveillance' comes from the Latin word 'supervire', which means 'to watch over'.

2. In the United States, the use of surveillance technology is regulated by the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Surveillance: The act of closely watching or monitoring someone or something. Can be done visually, electronically, or through other means.

2. Privacy: The right to be left alone and free from unwarranted intrusion or observation.

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Culture

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In modern society, 'surveil' has gained significant cultural significance due to the prevalence of surveillance technology and privacy concerns. It has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, particularly in dystopian and science fiction genres.

How to Memorize "surveil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person hiding in the shadows, watching someone or something intently.
   - Visualize a security camera recording every move.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of watching or observing.
   - Think of the word 'spy' or 'detective'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-U-R-V-E-I-L to remember the meaning: 'Surveil' means 'to watch'.

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